Crime & Safety

Arlington Heights Police Release More Details About Missing Man's Last Location

Eugene Jonsson is known to have asked for directions to a Naperville location during his last communication.

Update: 4:40 p.m. Aug. 24:

The Arlington Heights Police Department continues to seek assistance in locating missing person Eugene Jonsson, an 84-year old Caucasian man.

Jonsson was last seen in Yorkville, IL, at 12:45 a.m. Aug. 23 when he asked for directions to Ogden Ave. and Route 59 in Naperville. The family still has received no communications from Jonsson. 

Arlington Heights police continue to say that foul play is not suspected, but due to Jonsson's possible confused state of mind, assistance is being sought by the public at-large to help locate him.

Inquiries can be directed to the Criminal Investigation Bureau at (847) 368-5348 or (847) 368-5300 if after hours or on the weekend.

Original story Aug. 23:


The Arlington Heights Police Department is seeking assistance in locating a missing person: Eugene Jonsson, 84-year old Caucasian man.

Below information provided by the Arlington Heights Police Department:

On August 23, 2013, at 2:50 am, a family member reported to the Arlington Heights Police Department that Eugene Jonsson, an 84-year-old Caucasian male was missing from his Arlington Heights residence.

Eugene left his residence at 7:45 pm, on August 22, 2013, with the intent to travel to a nearby restaurant. Although Eugene has no known medical conditions, he recently has become lost while driving. His vehicle, a gray 2004 Buick LeSabre 4-door, bearing Illinois license plate JONS507, was last seen in Kendall County, IL, at 12:45 am, on August 23, 2013. Family members have not had any contact with Eugene since his disappearance.

Although the Arlington Heights Police do not suspect foul play, due to Eugene’s apparent confused state of mind and age, the Arlington Heights Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Eugene and his vehicle.

Information recap:

Date last seen: Friday, August 23, 2013, at 12:25 am

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Location: Kendall County, IL

Missing Person: Eugene Jonsson, male Caucasian, 84-years old, 5’10”, 190 pounds, gray balding hair, blue eyes and wears eyeglasses.

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Missing Automobile: Gray 2004 Buick LeSabre 4-door sedan, IL license plate JONS507

Inquiries can be directed to the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 847-368-5348.


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