
The person at the center of this case
Cynthia Wright
Justice for Cynthia Wright — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Did anyone see a 57-year-old Black woman wearing an orange hat and flannel jacket in the Ellis Ave area on January 29, 2026?
What circumstances led to her disappearance from the 4600 S Ellis Ave location?
Anyone with information is urged to contact Chicago Police Department at 312-747-8380.
Cynthia Wright, a 57-year-old woman, went missing on January 29, 2026, from the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave in Chicago, Illinois. 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 is seeking information from the public.
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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.
Cynthia Wright was last seen in the area of 4600 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60653. She was wearing an orange hat, flannel jacket/shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.