Chicago police and family members searching for Linda Brown say newly reviewed surveillance video provides important insight into her disappearance, though her whereabouts remain unknown. Brown, a 53-year-old Chicago Public Schools special education teacher, has been missing since the morning of January 3, 2026.
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| Surveillance Video Shows Missing Chicago Teacher Linda Brown Walking Away From Vehicle |
Family members shared on January 8 that video footage shows Brown parking her vehicle, exiting the car, and walking away. She is not seen returning to the vehicle, raising further concern as investigators continue their search.
Last Known Movements
Linda Brown was last seen on Saturday, January 3, in the 4500 block of South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. According to family members, she left home that morning intending to attend her regular acupuncture appointment in the Wicker Park area.
Brown never arrived at the appointment and did not return home later that day. When attempts to reach her by phone were unsuccessful, relatives contacted authorities to report her missing.
Surveillance Footage Details
Investigators later obtained surveillance footage from an undisclosed location that captured Brown’s vehicle arriving at the area. The video shows Brown parking her car, stepping out, and walking away on foot.
Family members said the footage does not show her reentering the vehicle at any point. Police have not publicly released the video or confirmed the exact location where it was recorded, citing the active nature of the investigation.
Authorities have emphasized that the footage is a key part of the ongoing search but have not drawn conclusions about what may have happened afterward.
Vehicle Recovery and Search Efforts
Brown’s vehicle, a blue 2021 Honda Civic, was located undamaged on Wednesday, January 7. Police have not disclosed where the car was found or how long it had been parked at that location.
Investigators are continuing to canvass nearby areas, review additional surveillance footage, and interview potential witnesses who may have seen Brown after she left her vehicle.
Officials said the recovery of the car does not mean the search is over and that locating Brown remains the primary focus of the investigation.
Background and Ongoing Concerns
Linda Brown is a longtime special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Family members stated that she had been on a leave of absence related to health concerns but was planning to return to work on January 5.
Relatives and authorities have indicated that Brown may be in need of medical attention. They describe her disappearance as uncharacteristic and deeply concerning, noting that she typically maintains regular contact with family and coworkers.
Description and Public Assistance
Brown is described as a white woman approximately 5 feet to 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. What she was wearing at the time she left her vehicle has not been confirmed.
Police continue to ask for the public’s assistance as the search expands. Anyone who may have seen Linda Brown or has information that could help locate her is urged to contact the Chicago Police Department Area One Special Victims Unit at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Authorities say even small details could be important as the investigation continues.
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