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Feb 13, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
Kenneth
Strauther
79
79
72 inches
235 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In a concerning turn of events, 79-year-old Kenneth Strauther was reported missing from Chicago, Illinois. He was last seen on December 1, 2025. His disappearance occurred after he left his residence following an altercation with another individual at the home. The specifics of the disagreement that led to his departure have not been publicly detailed, leaving his loved ones and community anxious for answers about his well-being and his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his leaving added a layer of urgency to the search efforts initiated by law enforcement. At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Strauther was described as a Black male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 235 pounds. He has brown eyes, though details about his hair were unknown at the time of the report. The Chicago Police Department's Area Two was handling the investigation into his disappearance. A significant piece of information released to the public was the description of his vehicle. He was believed to be driving a white 2017 Ford Expedition with an Illinois license plate. The vehicle's inclusion in the missing person alert was a critical element for the public to be on the lookout for. The community and law enforcement worked to piece together the timeline and potential destinations for Mr. Strauther. The initial report was filed with the Chicago Police Department on December 19, 2025, several days after he was last seen, which can sometimes complicate the early stages of a missing persons investigation. The case drew attention to the vulnerability of elderly individuals and the importance of community awareness in locating them. Ultimately, Kenneth Strauther was located and is no longer considered a missing person.
Dec 01, 2025
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
60643
No
186311
Chicago Police Department - Area Two
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
60628
Elizabeth Raygoza
Detective
727 East 111th Street, Illinois
3127475789
Local
Law Enforcement
JJ527793
2025-12-19
Chicago Police Department - Area Two
Unknown
Brown
Brown
06/01/2026
