WCSO: SEEKING HELP FROM PUBLIC IN MISSING PERSON CASE

Press release from the Will County Sheriff's Office:

Kathy

January 18, 2022

The Will County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Wendy M. Benton.

Wendy is described as:52 years old, female/white, brown hair & hazel eyes5'3" tall and weighs about 115lbs.Wendy Benton was reported missing to the Sheriff's Office on January 6, 2022. The date of last contact with family members was November 5, 2021. Wendy has ties to Peoria, IL and surrounding areas. Her current whereabouts are unknown. Attempts to contact Wendy via her last known phone number and social media have been unsuccessful.Wendy M. Benton has been known to frequent homeless shelters.Anyone having information regarding this case can reach out to Detective Kimberly Topolewski at: ktopolewski@willcosheriff.orgThe public can also provide an anonymous tip at www.willcosheriff.org or by contacting the Will County Sheriff's Investigation Division at: 815-727-8574. -end-kh

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