Community Alert: 72-Year-Old Otis Wheeler Missing in Chicago; Police Seek Public’s Help

The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 72-year-old Otis Wheeler, last seen on the 200 block of East Huron Street on October 27, 2024. Authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for Wheeler, who is described as a male with a dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, and standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 315 pounds. He was wearing a burgundy shirt and navy blue pants at the time of his disappearance.

Concern is growing for Wheeler’s well-being as he may require medical attention; the

details were released in a statement

that provides contact information for anyone who might have information on his whereabouts with the encouragement to reach out to the Area 3 Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266—the webpage for the alert includes a photograph of Wheeler to aid in his identification and facilitate community assistance. There has been no further information provided regarding the circumstances of his disappearance or the precise nature of the medical attention he may need.

As the search for Otis Wheeler continues, the Chicago Police encourage residents and businesses in the area to check their surroundings and surveillance video, in hopes that some clue to Wheeler’s movements after his last confirmed location might be uncovered, despite the passage of two weeks since he was last seen.

Community members with any information are strongly encouraged to step forward. For details and updates, or to view Wheeler’s photo, the public can visit the

Chicago Police Department’s missing person alert page

.

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