The Chicago Police Department has issued a missing person alert for 23-year-old Alexy Ramirez, who was last seen on the afternoon of August 9, 2025, in the area of the 6700 block of North Artesian Avenue. Described as a male with a light complexion, standing 5-feet-10-inches tall, and weighing 180 pounds, Alexy has brown eyes and black hair. The police note this is the first time he has gone missing, and they highlight that Alexy is autistic, a detail which adds a layer of urgency to his safe recovery.
On the day of his disappearance, Alexy was wearing a black shirt, tan shorts, black and green Nike gym shoes, and was carrying a green backpack, as reported by the Chicago Police Department. The report also requests that anyone with information on Alexy’s whereabouts, or who locates him, should contact the Area Three SVU Detectives at 312-744-8266 and refer to report JJ368806.
The case of Alexy Ramirez accentuates the challenges faced by the community when an individual with special needs goes missing. The cognitive and communicative variations associated with autism can complicate interactions with law enforcement and the public, which may make such individuals particularly vulnerable when away from their familiar environments. The CPD’s dissemination of Ramirez’s description and last known whereabouts is a critical step in mobilizing the community’s eyes and ears, with the hope of ensuring a swift and safe return…