URGENT UPDATE: The Chicago Police Department has issued a critical alert for Theta Hughes, a 27-year-old woman reported missing since December 3, 2025. She was last seen near Union Station, specifically on the 500 block of West Jackson Boulevard.
Hughes is described as standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. She has blue eyes and brown hair, identified as a white female. Authorities are increasingly concerned for her safety as her absence continues without any indication of her whereabouts.
Details concerning her last known appearance indicate she was wearing a light purple jacket, blue pants, and tan snow boots. In the frigid winter conditions of Chicago, the need for immediate assistance is urgent. Notably, her current name does not match her birth name as recorded on her identification, which still reads “Hughes,” adding complexity to the situation.
The Chicago Police Department is calling on the public for assistance. If you have any information about Theta Hughes’ disappearance, please contact the Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266 or dial 911 for urgent reports.
Every piece of information could be crucial in locating Hughes. The community’s support is vital in this troubling time, and officials stress that no detail is too small to report. Please share this information widely to help bring Theta Hughes home safely.
