Search underway for 69-year-old man missing for over 2 weeks

CHICAGO — Police are asking for help in the search for a man who officers say has been missing for over two weeks.

According to Chicago police, officers are searching for 69-year-old Carter Martin, who has been missing from the area of West 80th Street & South Wood Street, in the city’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood, since Thursday, April 4.

Officers say the missing man is known to frequent areas near West 76th Street & South Racine Avenue.

Police say Martin, who has black and grey hair and brown eyes, has an unsteady walk and may appear disoriented. Officers say he also has a shortened index finger.

In a photo provided by Chicago police, Martin can be seen with a mustache, however, it is unclear if he had one at the time of his disappearance.

Authorities were not able to provide a description of what Martin was last seen wearing.

Police notified the public about Martin’s disappearance in a news release on Thursday evening.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 69-year-old Carter Martin is asked to contact the CPD Area 2 SVU at 312-747-8274 or dial 911.

Those with information that could help authorities in their investigation can also leave a tip at CPDtip.com . Tips can be filed anonymously.

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