Man, 86, missing from South Shore

Robert Mays was last seen Oct. 18 in the 7600 block of South Kingston Avenue, police said.

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Chicago police are asking for help locating a 86-year-old man who has been reported missing from South Shore on the South Side.

Robert Mays was last seen Oct. 18 in the 7600 block of South Kingston Avenue, according to a missing persons alert from Chicago police.

Mays, who has Alzheimer's and may appear confused, is described by police as being 6-feet, 170 pounds, with brown eyes, gray dreadlocks and having a dark-brown complexion.

He was last seen wearing a black skull hat, a blue and gray jacket, black jeans and blue and gray gym shoes, police said.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Area South detectives at 312-747-8274.

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