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Earl Gaskin: 73-year-old man with Alzheimer's reported missing in Hazel Crest

By Nic Flosi
Published  July 28, 2025 11:29am CDT
Missing Persons
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Earl C. Gaskin, 73, was last seen Sunday near Kedzie Avenue and 178th Street in Hazel Crest.
    • Gaskin has Alzheimer’s and may appear confused; he may be walking with a cane.
    • Police are asking anyone with information to call 708-335-9640.

COOK COUNTY - Hazel Crest police are asking for the public’s help in finding a 73-year-old man with Alzheimer’s who went missing Sunday night in Chicago’s south suburbs.

What we know:

Earl C. Gaskin was last seen in the area of Kedzie Avenue and 178th Street, according to police. He has Alzheimer’s and may be disoriented.

Gaskin is described as a Black man, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 165 pounds. He may be wearing a yellow T-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

Police say he could be walking with a cane and may appear confused.

Earl Gaskin | Hazel Crest PD

What you can do:

Anyone who sees Gaskin or has information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Hazel Crest Police Department at 708-335-9640.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Hazel Crest Police Department.

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