Cook County, IL – The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is renewing efforts to locate Wendy Gessing, who has been missing since June 12, 2021. Gessing, now 54, was last seen leaving her workplace in Crest Hill, Illinois, around 4 p.m. that day.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Gessing reportedly left her job at 1603 N. Raynor Avenue in her grey Honda CR-V and was possibly en route to Joliet. Her vehicle was later recovered, but Gessing’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Authorities say Gessing was 50 years old when she disappeared. She is described as 5-foot-5, weighing 135 pounds, with blonde or strawberry-colored hair and brown eyes.
The Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit continues to investigate the case and is urging anyone with information to contact 773-674-9490 or by email.
Investigators remain committed to resolving long-term missing person cases, emphasizing that every lead—no matter how small—could be crucial to finding answers.
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