82-Year-Old Man With Dementia Missing From Gurnee Home

GURNEE, IL — An 82-year-old man with dementia went missing from his Gurnee home early Friday morning, officials said in a social media post.

Jimmy Hedrich was last seen walking away from his house near Hunt Club Road and Washington Street at around 5:15 a.m. He was wearing a maroon sweatshirt, blue jeans and black sandals. He is 5-feet-8-inches tall with gray hair and hazel eyes.

Police said Hedrich is not very familiar with the Gurnee area but is often spotted walking through the neighborhoods.

As of 2:30 p.m., police said they have checked all surveillance videos in the area and are in contact with neighboring agencies.

Anyone who sees Hedrich or has information regarding his whereabouts can call the Gurnee police at 847-599-7000.