Crime & Safety

Missing Elderly Woman Found: Downers Grove Police

Darlene Chesky, 79, was found safe Thursday afternoon.

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — UPDATE: Darlene Chesky has been found, according to a statement from Downers Grove Police Department. They thank the community for their help locating her.

Original Article:

Downers Grove Police are asking the public for help finding an elderly woman who has been missing since Wednesday. Darlene Chesky, 79, was last seen leaving her home in the 1700 block of Janet in her gold 2003 Honda Accord at 8:30 a.m. October 18.

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Chesky's family became concerned and reported her missing to law enforcement after she did not return. She is described as 5'2" tall with a medium build, gray hair, and blue eyes. She may be wearing eyeglasses.

When Chesky was last seen, she was driving a gold-colored 2003 Honda Accord with Illinois license plate number 8895368.

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Anyone who has seen Chesky or has information of her whereabouts should call 911 or the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.

>>Image of Darlene Chesky via Downers Grove Police Department

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