Missing man from Brainerd in need of medication: police

A man reported missing from Brainerd on the South Side may be confused and in need of medication.

Walter Wordlaw, 47, was last seen Wednesday near the 9000 block of South Ada Street, Chicago police said. He was wearing a tan shirt with red writing on it, blue jeans and white gym shoes.

Wordlaw, who also goes by “Bird,” needs his medication and may be in a confused state of mind, police said.

Anyone who knows his location is asked to call Area South detectives at 312-747-8274.