Ian Mathew Shotton, 33 when he was last heard from, disappeared after a brief text to his mother on May 19, 2022 saying not to worry if she didn’t hear from him because he was going to work at a dog food factory in Chicago. That message was out of character; he usually spoke with his mother daily. His phone has not been used since and no confirmed employment at the Chicago factory has been found.

Ian is a white male, 6 feet 0 inches, about 185 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, a scar on his right wrist and another on his left leg. He has many tattoos, including a puzzle piece on the back of his neck, a purple Grim Reaper on his shoulder, his daughter’s name on his chest and lettering on his hands reading Jesus and Wept. He may have a goatee and may be using the last name Simmons. Leads suggesting he might be in Auburn or Fort Wayne, Indiana have not been substantiated.

His case remains an active missing person investigation and his family is seeking answers. If anyone knew Ian, his movements, or the alias Simmons, can you share what you know?