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Missing man last seen in West Garfield Park

Michael Venson, who is 5 feet tall, was last seen in the 4700 block of West End Avenue, police said.

By Sun-Times Wire

Michael Venson, 30, was last seen Oct. 15, 2021 in West Garfield Park. — Michael Venson, 30, was last seen Oct. 15, 2020 in West Garfield Park.

A 30-year-old man has been reported missing in Chicago, police said.

Michael Venson, who is 5 feet tall, was last seen in the 4700 block of West End Avenue in West Garfield Park, Chicago police said.

He has been missing since Oct. 15, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Four detectives at 312-746-8251.

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