Crime & Safety
Man Missing From Yorkville Described As 'Drifter': Police
Police said Erik Jendrzejczyk went missing the morning of Aug. 11 from a family home in Yorkville.
YORKVILLE, IL — The Yorkville Police Department's Investigative Team hasn't stopped working in the ongoing search for Erik Jendrzejczyk, 26, who was reported missing from a family member's Yorkville home last month. According to police, Erik was described as a drifter, who went missing between 12:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Aug. 11. He had been staying with his sister in Yorkville during the 7-10 days before he went missing, police added.
According to police, Erik didn't leave a note or any indication where he'd gone, and his family has had no contact with him.
Police said they've used K-9 crews and boats during searches, and are monitoring social media platforms in what they describe as a "very difficult" case type. Police added that they talk with the family almost daily, have done several interviews with family, friends, contacts, and everyone they're aware of while following up on all leads.
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"While we have a few other avenues to look into we would ask anyone with direct information as to where Erik may be, may have gone to or who he may be with to call and provide that information," the department said. "As a department we are praying for Erik's safe return and we will continue to follow-up on any and all leads that come into this department."
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Erik is described as 5 feet, 8 inches, 145 pounds, medium build, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a sleeve of tattoos on both forearms, according to police. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black Puma shoes and a shirt — type or color is unknown — police added.
Yorkville police are asking for the public's help in finding Erik, and urge anyone with information to contact the Yorkville Police Department.
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