The Elgin Police Department reported that 18-year-old Edgar Rea, who was previously reported missing, has been located as of 8:55 PM. The department thanked the community for their assistance.
Rea was last seen on March 8, 2026, around 6 PM, walking northbound on State Street near Frazier Avenue after being dropped off in the 700 block of N. State Street. Detectives from the Major Investigations Division conducted a canvass and reviewed surveillance footage during the search. Anyone with additional information can contact the Major Investigations Division at 847-289-2600 or text tips to 847411 with the keyword ELGINPD…