The person at the center of this case
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 #1Was Derrick actually at or near the Greyhound bus station, or did he travel elsewhere after being dropped off?
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person
Lead #2Who dropped Derrick off, and what was their relationship to him? Have they been interviewed?
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evidence
Lead #3Derrick has a distinctive 'RIP DAIJA' tattoo on his forearm—has this been used to identify him in any sightings?
Derrick M Sylvester, a 29-year-old Black male, went missing on February 25, 2026, after his last confirmed text contact at midnight in Chicago. He was reportedly dropped off near the Greyhound bus station in downtown Chicago, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Derrick's location or movements is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.
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timeline
Lead #4Why was there a gap between the last sighting on February 24 and the final text contact at midnight on February 25?
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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 text message received at approximately 12:00 AM on February 25, 2026
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2026-02-25
Reported location
Reportedly dropped off near Greyhound bus station area in downtown Chicago
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 24, 2026
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4149357242
You can remain anonymous