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Cornelius Sanders Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on May 03, 2026

Victim Details

May 24, 2026

May 27, 2026

Cornelius

Sanders

11

11

60 inches

63 inches

100 lbs

113 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 03, 2026

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60609

No

195500

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60609

Makeda Hampton

Detective

5101 South Wentworth Avenue, Illinois

3127478380

Local

Law Enforcement

JK240969

2026-05-03

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Black

Brown

Brown

07/12/2026


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A sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of 12-year-old Cornelius Sanders, who was last seen in Chicago, Illinois, on May 3, 2026. The young boy was in the care of his legal guardian when he was reportedly taken by his biological father. His last known location was in the vicinity of the 5100 block of S. Western Avenue. Authorities with the Chicago Police Department are investigating the case and have expressed that Cornelius may be in the South Bend, Indiana, area.

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