Missing Frankfort Square Man: Police Search Planned Saturday

FRANKFORT, IL — Search and rescue team members from multiple agencies will be searching for a missing Frankfort Square man on Saturday, the Will County Sheriff's Office shared on its Facebook.

50 to 70 trained search and rescue volunteers and law enforcement officers will search the Frankfort Square and surrounding areas starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, the sheriff's office said. They will be stationed at the closed Lincoln-Way North campus.

Volunteers may also be parked on streets, so residents should use caution while driving in the area, the sheriff's office said.

This event was organized by the Will County Emergency Management Agency at the request of the Will County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division.

"While we understand concerned citizens may want to assist, for liability and safety concerns, citizens will not be allowed to join or participate in the planned search efforts," the sheriff's office said.

Luis Padilla, 55, was reported missing by his family on Nov. 15. Padilla was last seen leaving his home on North Avenue in Frankfort Square in a gray short-sleeved shirt and black pants, with a light blue bicycle, according to police.

Since Padilla was reported missing, the sheriff's office said it has conducted multiple area searches utilizing K-9s and drones, reviewed video submissions from residents and businesses, and followed up on tips submitted via email, voicemail, and anonymous crime tip submissions with information and possible sightings of Padilla.

This is still an active investigation, and neither Padilla nor his bicycle have been located, the sheriff's office said.

Police are still asking residents of Frankfort Square and surrounding areas to check their home security cameras for Padilla on Nov. 14 between 10 and 11 a.m. You can forward any videos or information to Detective K. Topolewski, at ktopolewski@willcosheriff.org, or submit an anonymous crime tip at willcosheriff.org.