Crime & Safety
Police Search Retention Pond Amid Downers Grove Man's Disappearance
Police say they found a piece of clothing near a retention pond about two blocks from where Mark Sadeslki was thought to have gone.
DOWNERS GROVE, IL — As the search for a missing Downers Grove man continues, police and firefighters searched a retention pond Wednesday after an item of clothing was found nearby.
The pond is located in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, about two blocks from where police believe Mark Sadelski, was traveling. Sadelski was reported missing on Jan. 9 and has a condition that may put him in danger, according to Downers Grove Police.
Nothing was found in the pond during Wednesday's search, which was suspended due to "icy conditions" in the pond, a news release said.
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Sadelski is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs around 275 pounds. He has gray-brown hair and green eyes and wears glasses. Police say Sadelski was last seen wearing a dark gray jacket, dark jeans and a pair of Skechers.
Anyone who sees Mark Sadelski or has information about his whereabouts is encouraged to call the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.
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