Suburban man missing after leaving Chicago hospital, family pleads for help
The disappearance took place in Chicago, Illinois, when Raul Velasco, a 40-year-old man from Rosemont, went missing after leaving St. Mary’s Hospital, located at 2233 W. Division Street, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. His family says he was discharged from the hospital and walked away alone, and no one has seen or heard from him since that time.
According to family members, Velasco has schizophrenia and is currently off his medication. This makes him especially vulnerable, as he may become confused, disoriented, or unable to seek help. He left the hospital without a phone, money, or a coat, and with temperatures dropping in the city, his family fears for his safety as the nights grow colder.
Velasco is described as being between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, weighing over 200 pounds, with long black hair, brown eyes, and a goatee. When he was last seen, he was wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and possibly a red hoodie.
His relatives say he is not familiar with Chicago, since he lives in the suburb of Rosemont, and they believe he may be lost somewhere in the city, unable to find his way home. “He doesn’t know the area,” a family member said. “He could be wandering without understanding where he is.”
The family’s concern is compounded by the fact that Velasco does not have access to his medication. Without it, they fear his mental state could deteriorate rapidly, making it even harder for him to ask for help or communicate clearly with others. They have described him as gentle and soft-spoken but say he may appear confused, anxious, or withdrawn if approached.
Authorities in both Rosemont and Chicago have been notified. The Rosemont Police Department has issued a missing person alert and is coordinating with Chicago law enforcement to check nearby shelters, hospitals, and public transportation routes. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from around St. Mary’s Hospital to trace his movements after leaving the building.
Family members have been searching on foot throughout the area near Division Street, handing out flyers with Raul’s photo and physical description. They have also reached out on social media, urging the public to share any information that might help locate him.
His sister and parents say they are “terrified and heartbroken” as each day passes without news. They continue to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to finding him. “We just want him home safely,” his sister said. “He’s not himself right now and may be scared. Please, if anyone sees him, call the police right away.”
Authorities remind the public not to approach Velasco if he seems distressed or confused but to call police immediately with his location so trained officers or paramedics can assist him.
As of this report, there have been no confirmed sightings of Velasco since his disappearance on November 4. Police and the family stress that time is critical, particularly given the colder weather and his lack of medication.
Summary of Key Details:
- Location of disappearance: St. Mary’s Hospital, 2233 W. Division St., Chicago
- Missing person: Raul Velasco, age 40, resident of Rosemont
- Condition: Schizophrenia, off medication
- Last seen: November 4, 2025, leaving hospital
- Physical description: 5’8″–5’10″, over 200 lbs, long black hair, brown eyes, goatee
- Clothing: White T-shirt, black pants, possibly red hoodie
- Personal items: No phone, no coat, no money
- Police contact: Rosemont Police Department — 847-823-1133
Raul Velasco’s family continues to hold out hope that public awareness will lead to his safe return. They ask anyone who may have seen him, or who encounters someone matching his description, to call authorities immediately. As the city grows colder, their plea grows more urgent — to bring Raul home before it’s too late.
