Crime & Safety

Police Search for Missing Palatine Man

Jeffrey MacDonald was last seen this morning. His family is worried about his safety.

Palatine police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Palatine man.

Jeffrey MacDonald, 59, left his home between 1 and 2:30 a.m. Thursday in a 2004 red Mazda 6 station wagon. He was last seen at a TCF Bank in Shorewood at 11:30 a.m., according to a Palatine Police Department press release. His vehicle has an Illinois license registration of “COX 977.”

MacDonald’s family said the MacDonald has been distressed about personal matters and they fear for his safety, police said.

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Anyone with information regarding the possible location of Jeffrey MacDonald is asked to call the Palatine Police Department at (847) 359-9000.

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