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Melvin Eugene Hutton is an Illinois man with ties to Peoria whose most recent public registry entry lists him as a white male born June 12, 1954, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and 186 pounds, with hazel eyes. The Illinois State Police registry notes Peoria Police Department as the registering agency, a recent registration date of June 3, 2024, and a current status of non-compliant for failing to maintain accurate records, all of which can complicate efforts to verify his whereabouts and we ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 09, 2024

Victim Details

Sep 02, 2025

Sep 05, 2025

Melvin

Hutton

71

69

71 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Melvin Eugene Hutton, a 70-year-old man, vanished in Peoria, Illinois, around June 9, 2024. At the time of his disappearance, he was experiencing homelessness. Despite his circumstances, reports indicate that he was mentally sound when he was last seen. He is described as a white male, standing between 5'11" and 6'0" tall, and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. He has gray or partially gray hair, which he may wear as a mustache or a short beard, and hazel eyes. He normally wears glasses with thin metal frames and clear lenses, though it is unknown if he had them with him when he went missing. Distinctive tattoos mark his body, which could be crucial for identification. On his left arm, he has a tattoo of a heart with a ribbon, a mouse, and the phrase "Here Pussy." His left upper arm bears a tattoo of a sword, an eagle, a skull, and the word "Illinois." On his right arm, there is a ribbon with the words "Death Before Dishonor," a woman, and a sword. His right shoulder is adorned with a tattoo of an eagle and a lady. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a denim button-up shirt. The Peoria Police Department is handling his case and has assigned it case number 24-12906. The disappearance of Melvin Hutton, also known by the nickname "Smoke," has left many questions unanswered. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing are vague, and with no mention of his case being resolved, his loved ones are left to wonder what happened to him. The lack of specific details about his last known whereabouts further complicates the investigation. The case serves as a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and the challenges in tracking their well-being. The overview of the case is a plea for public assistance and a hope for a resolution that brings peace to those who knew and cared for Melvin Hutton.

Jun 09, 2024

Peoria

Illinois

Peoria County

Peoria

No

177369

Peoria Police Department

Peoria

Illinois

Peoria County

61602

600 Southwest Adams Street, Illinois

3096734521

Local

Law Enforcement

24-12906

2024-06-21

Peoria Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

05/11/2026


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