Man missing for over a week known to frequent neighborhoods on the Southwest Side

CHICAGO — A search is underway this week for a man who Chicago police say has been missing for over a week and may be in need of medical attention.

Chicago police say 25-year-old Tyler Parker has been missing since Wednesday, March 12.

According to police, the missing man was last seen in the 5500 block of South Ashland Avenue, in West Englewood on the city’s Southwest Side.

Officers say Parker is known to frequent the Back of the Yards and Englewood neighborhoods.

Police said Parker, who stands 5-foot-7 and weighs around 120 pounds, has blond hair and hazel eyes.

Parker can be seen with a goatee and mustache in a photo provided by Chicago police, though it is unclear if he had either at the time of his disappearance.

Details about Parker’s disappearance were shared in a news release that was sent out by police on Thursday evening, but officers did not provide details on what he was last spotted wearing.

Officers also said that Parker may be in need of medical attention, though it is unclear why.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 25-year-old Tyler Parker is asked to contact the CPD Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 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.