Crime & Safety

'Missing And Endangered' Man Last Heard From Wednesday: Oswego Police

Officials said John Martin is known to frequent Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville and Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby.

Oswego police said 54-year-old John Martin was last in contact with his friends at around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Oswego police said 54-year-old John Martin was last in contact with his friends at around 9 a.m. Wednesday. (Oswego Police Department)

OSWEGO, IL — An "endangered and missing" man was last heard from Wednesday, according to Oswego police.

Officials, who shared the missing person post on Facebook Thursday, said 54-year-old John Martin was last in contact with his friends at around 9 a.m. Wednesday. The man is known to frequent Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville and Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby.

Police described the Oswego man as 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.

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Martin is believed to be driving a champagne-colored 2001 GMC Yukon SUV with Illinois license plate A412189.

Anyone who might have information on Martin's whereabouts is asked to contact Oswego police at 630-551-7300 or call 911.

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