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Derrick M Sylvester
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Missing Person: Derrick M Sylvester
Justice for Derrick M Sylvester — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Derrick dropped off near the Greyhound bus station? Was he planning to travel?
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person
Lead #2Who dropped off Derrick at the bus station area? Have they been interviewed?
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evidence
Lead #3Derrick has a distinctive tattoo reading 'RIP DAIJA' on his forearm—has this been used to identify him in any sightings?
Derrick M Sylvester, a 29-year-old Black male, went missing in Chicago on February 25, 2026, after his last confirmed contact via text message at midnight. He was reportedly dropped off near the Greyhound bus station area in downtown Chicago and has not been seen since. Anyone with information about Derrick's whereabouts is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department-District 4.
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clue
Lead #4What was Derrick wearing when last seen—the black puff jacket and pink/black Adidas or the white shirt and blue jeans? This could help identify him.
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NamUs case MP156881. Missing person: Derrick M Sylvester.
Last known contact: 2026-02-25 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Circumstances: Derrick was last seen and spoken to on February 24, 2026.
His last confirmed contact was via text message on February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:00 AM. Derrick was reportedly dropped off by an individual and suggested Derrick may be near the Greyhound bus station area in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
Derrick has an identifiable tattoo, that reads, “RIP DAIJA” on his forearm (possibly left arm). Demographics: 29 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: May be wearing a black puff jacket, pink and black Adidas.
He could be wearing a white shirt with blue jeans with a cut near the knees on both legs. He might have black joggers underneath the blue jeans..
Investigating agency: Milwaukee Police Department-District 4 | C2603190122 | 2026-03-19.
Timeline of Events
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2026-02-24
Last seen
Derrick was last seen on February 24, 2026
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2026-02-25
00:00Last confirmed contact
Last confirmed contact via text message at approximately 12:00 AM on February 25, 2026. Derrick was reportedly dropped off by an individual near the Greyhound bus station area in downtown Chicago.
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4149357242
You can remain anonymous