Medical Examiner’s Office to Host Fifth Missing Persons Day in Cook County on May 10

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting its fifth Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.

Those whose friend or family member has been missing longer than one month will be able to file a missing persons report, submit DNA samples, medical records, pictures and other records to aid in the search. Emotional support services will also be available to families.

Missing Persons Day will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office’s, 2121 West Harrison St., Chicago.

In its first four years, the event attracted hundreds of family members and friends of missing persons. Six families received closure after the 2024 Missing Persons Day event. 

“Our goal is to assist families in locating their loved ones by being a centralized resource for those searching for missing relatives and friends,” said Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar.

The Office is hosting its Missing Persons Day in partnership with National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Chicago Police Department, Illinois State Police, consulates and clergy.

Fore more information about the event, visit www.cookcountyil.gov/missingpersonsday.

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