Family Seeks Missing Hyde Park Woman After 10-Day Search

The Brief

Felecia Bates, 49, who suffers from cognitive impairments and does not have her phone, identification, or prescribed medications, went missing on July 2 following her final sighting when she boarded a CTA bus near 74th Street and Jeffrey.
Her relatives state that she requires immediate medical care, such as insulin treatment.
Family members are asking anyone who has details to reach out to the Chicago Police Department.

CHICAGO - Felecia Bates was last spotted getting onto a CTA bus. Her relatives state that she requires urgent medical care.

What we know

Bates, aged 49, is missing her mobile device, prescribed medicine, and any form of ID, as reported by relatives.

Bates, who suffers from cognitive impairments, went missing on July 2nd and was last spotted getting onto a CTA bus near 74th Street and Jeffrey, dressed in a red top and denim trousers.

Her relatives handed out pamphlets in Hyde Park during the afternoon of Sunday, pleading with people to assist in locating her.

IF YOU HAVE SEEN SOMETHING, SPEAK UP," stated Felecia's aunt Callie Logan. "She requires her medication. She is a diabetic and needs an important drug right now. She hasn’t received her medicine for more than a week.

Relatives mentioned that Bates resided with her mother, is shy, and has few acquaintances.

Bates typically visits Nicholas Park and Starbucks located on East 53rd Street, yet consistently returns home. Family members have gone to nearby police departments and medical facilities and are beginning to feel exhausted.

What you can do

If you have information regarding her vanishing, kindly get in touch with the Chicago Police Department.