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Mentally disabled man reported missing from West Town

By Matthew Hendrickson

A man with mental disabilities was reported missing Thursday in West Town.

Brandon Steele, 27, was reported missing from the 1700 block of West North Avenue, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police. He is bi-polar, autistic and has mental disabilities. He has been missing since 8:45 p.m. Monday.

Steele was described as white, 5-foot-10, 189 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, police said.

Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8266.

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