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On July 8, 2020, 65-year-old Jan Baginski was reported missing from Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen in the vicinity of his residence in the Wicker Park neighborhood, an area he had called home for many years. Jan is described as a Caucasian male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds.

Jan's family became concerned when he failed to attend a scheduled family gathering and did not respond to phone calls or messages. Hi ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 08, 2020

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Victim Details

Nov 07, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Baginski

Jan

70

65

720 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2020, 65-year-old Jan Baginski vanished from his Chicago, Illinois community. The last confirmed contact with him was on July 8th of that year. Following this date, a concerning silence began. His family grew deeply worried when he missed a planned family gathering and ceased all communication, which was highly out of character for him. This abrupt lack of contact prompted his family to report him missing to the Chicago Police Department, who then initiated an investigation into his sudden and perplexing disappearance. At the time he went missing, Jan was described as a Caucasian male with gray hair and blue eyes. Authorities and loved ones disseminated this information in the hopes that the public could provide crucial information. The investigation involved interviews with those who knew him, including neighbors, friends, and family, to piece together the events leading up to his disappearance. Efforts to locate him included circulating flyers with his photograph and description throughout the local area. Additionally, social media was utilized to broaden the reach of the search and to appeal to a wider audience for any potential leads. Despite these concerted efforts, no significant information has surfaced to shed light on what happened to Jan Baginski. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no resolution. The lack of any substantial leads has left his family in a painful state of limbo, holding onto hope while grappling with the uncertainty of his fate. The Chicago Police Department's investigation remains open, and they continue to encourage anyone with even the smallest piece of information regarding Jan's whereabouts to come forward. The case serves as a somber reminder of the enduring mystery and heartache that surrounds a person's disappearance, leaving a community and a family with unanswered questions.

Jul 08, 2020

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

Chicago

No

156070

Chicago Police Department- Area Five

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60639

Matthew Cannon

Detective Area 5

5555 W. Grand Avenue, Illinois

3127468605

Local

Law Enforcement

JF473195

2022-11-13

Chicago Police Department- Area Five

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

05/19/2026


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