Search ongoing for missing 83-year-old man on Chicago's South Side

CHICAGO - A search is underway for an 83-year-old man missing from Chicago's South Side.

James Charles was last seen Sunday on foot, heading eastbound in the 8000 block of S. St. Lawrence Avenue, according to Chicago police.

James Charles, 83.

He is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, with brown eyes and gray hair. Charles was wearing a gray jacket, black hoodie, baseball cap with a red and black symbol, navy blue jogging pants, and white Puma shoes when he was last seen. He also uses a walker, police said.

Charles is known to frequent the 7900 block of South Langley and may appear confused or disoriented if located, authorities said.

Anyone with more information on Charles' whereabouts is urged to contact Area 2 SVU at 312-747-8274, or call 911.