Wilmington, IL – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Caleb J. Hanson, who was reported missing to the Wilmington Police Department on December 24, 2025, according to a post shared by the department on January 7, 2026.
Authorities say Hanson was last known to be residing in the area commonly referred to as “Tent City,” located near the Cass Street Bridge in Joliet, Illinois. As of Monday evening, he remains missing.
According to Det. Liaromatis of the Wilmington Police Department, officers are continuing efforts to locate Hanson and are urging community members who may have seen him or have information about his whereabouts to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wilmington Police Department at 815-476-2811.
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