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Cynthia Wright
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Missing Person: Cynthia Wright
Justice for Cynthia Wright — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Cynthia Wright on or after January 29, 2026 in the South Ellis Avenue area or nearby neighborhoods?
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clue
Lead #2The distinctive orange hat and flannel jacket may help identify her in surveillance footage or witness accounts.
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Lead #3Anyone with information is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-747-8380 or the NamUs case MP159583.
Cynthia Wright, a 57-year-old Black woman, went missing on January 29, 2026, from the 4600 S Ellis Ave area in Chicago's South Side. She was last seen wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots. The Chicago Police Department continues to investigate her disappearance and seeks information from the public about her whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP159583. Missing person: Cynthia Wright.
Last known contact: 2026-01-29 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Circumstances: The above subject is missing from the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL 60653.
The missing was last seen wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket/shirt, blue jeans and brown boots. Demographics: 57 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 110 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Chicago Police Department - Area Central | JK143642 | 2026-02-09.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-29
Last Known Contact
Cynthia Wright was last seen in the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket/shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots.
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 29, 2026
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3127478380
You can remain anonymous