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Missing Chicago Teacher Linda Brown Seen Leaving Car in Video, Family Says

Police are seeking tips from the public following relatives' report of new surveillance footage.

Overview

  • Family members say detectives reviewed video showing the 53-year-old parking her blue Honda Civic, getting out and walking away without returning.
  • Relatives report the vehicle was found undamaged and towed by police, with NBC Chicago citing a location near 35th Street and Lake Park that authorities have not confirmed.
  • Chicago police previously said Brown was last seen Jan. 3 in the 4500 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive while headed to an acupuncture appointment in Wicker Park.
  • Authorities warn she may need medical attention, and her husband says she left with her phone, purse and credit cards and had been on leave for anxiety and panic attacks.
  • Brown teaches at Robert Healy Elementary in Bridgeport, where the principal notified families and activated CPS support, and anyone with information is asked to contact Area One SVU at 312-747-8380.