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Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
O’shai
Royal
18
18
6'1 inches
150 lbs
Black
Male
In the winter of 2018, a young man named Male O’shai Royal vanished from his Chicago, Illinois, neighborhood. At eighteen years old, O'shai was at a transitional age, facing the future while also managing a personal health challenge, as he lived with bipolar disorder. On the evening of February 2nd, he was at his family's home located near East 44th Street and State Street. At approximately 10:00 p.m., he left the residence. This would be the last time he was seen or heard from by his loved ones. His departure into the night marked the beginning of a prolonged and painful period of uncertainty for his family and community. The reasons for his departure and his subsequent whereabouts remain unknown. At the time he went missing, O'shai was described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 6'1" and weighing around 150 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black down jacket and a black jogging suit that featured the words "True Religion" in red, black, and white lettering. Concern for his well-being was immediately heightened due to his bipolar disorder, with the possibility that he could be in need of medical attention. His family and law enforcement were faced with the distressing reality that a vulnerable young man had disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a void of information and a multitude of unanswered questions. The days following O'shai's disappearance turned into weeks, and then months, with no significant leads to bring clarity to his case. The Chicago Police Department was tasked with the investigation, but the available details surrounding his disappearance were scarce. Despite the passage of time, the case officially remains open, a lingering source of hope and anguish for those who await answers. The circumstances of what happened to O'shai Royal after he walked away from his home are a mystery. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving their families in a state of perpetual limbo, forever searching for a resolution.
Feb 02, 2018
Chicago
Illinois
Chicago
Chicago Police Departmen
312-747-8366
05/19/2026
