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Nicholas Brown Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on May 12, 2008

Victim Details

Aug 01, 2010

Jul 17, 2024

Nicholas

Brown

39

21

68 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 12, 2008

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

8847

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60609

5101 South Wentworth Avenue, Illinois

3127478380

Local

Law Enforcement

HP-353580

2008-05-24

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Black

Brown

Brown

07/16/2026


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In the spring of 2008, a young man named Nicholas O. Brown vanished from his Chicago neighborhood, leaving behind a life that had just entered a new chapter. At 21 years old, Nicholas had become a father only four days before he was last seen on May 12, 2008. He was last sighted in the vicinity of the 2900 block of Dearborn at approximately 7:00 p.m. After that evening, he was never heard from again. All of his personal belongings were left untouched at his home, suggesting his departure was not ...
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Last Seen: May 12, 2008

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  • Missing: Nicholas Brown - Illinois Missing Persons
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