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Arlington Heights Man Found Alive After Extensive Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve Search

Located near Highland Avenue following the discovery of his vehicle, Adam Gerber is now receiving medical treatment

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Overview

  • Adam Gerber, 54, went missing Monday evening near Arlington Heights Road and Lake Cook Road
  • Authorities discovered his vehicle in Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve on Tuesday, triggering a joint search by police, local law enforcement and fire crews
  • Search efforts included water teams scouring a body of water in the preserve on Tuesday afternoon
  • The Arlington Heights Police Department had asked residents and businesses to check surveillance footage from late Monday through early Tuesday for any sighting of Gerber
  • Gerber was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and authorities have opened an investigation into the circumstances of his disappearance