At a Glance
- Linda Brown’s blue Honda Civic has been located undamaged, her husband says
- The 53-year-old special-ed teacher vanished after midnight Jan. 2-3
- She was due back at Robert Healy Elementary Jan. 5 after mental-health leave
- Why it matters: A community is searching for a beloved educator whose disappearance has left her family desperate for answers
The discovery of Linda Brown’s car has given her loved ones a glimmer of hope in the search for the missing Bridgeport, Illinois, special-education teacher, though police have yet to reveal where the vehicle was found.
The Disappearance
Brown, 53, was last seen around midnight between Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 3, according to the Chicago Police Department. Her husband, Antwon Brown, told local outlets he went upstairs and “everything was fine,” but he doesn’t know when she later left their home.
She left with her purse and credit cards but never showed for a Saturday acupuncture appointment-something Antwon says is completely out of character.
What We Know About the Car
- Make/Model: blue Honda Civic
- Plate: Illinois CX57470
- Condition: found undamaged
- Status: towed by Chicago Police; location not released
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Jan. 2 (midnight) | Last seen by husband |
| Jan. 3 | Reported missing in 4500-block S. MLK Jr. Drive |
| Jan. 5 | Scheduled return to work after leave |
| Jan. 7 | Husband announces car found |
A Husband’s Plea
Antwon Brown said his wife of 11 years took a leave from Robert Healy Elementary to address escalating anxiety and panic attacks. As the school date neared, her symptoms intensified.
> “She is being missed a lot, especially by me. I am not eating, I am not really sleeping, so man, she needs to come home, come home.”
Description & How to Help
Linda is 5 ft tall, 130 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should contact:
- Area One Special Victims Unit: 312-747-8380
- 911 for immediate tips
Key Takeaways
- Linda Brown’s car was found intact, but police have not disclosed the location
- She disappeared after mental-health leave and was anxious about returning to class
- Her family is urging anyone with knowledge to contact authorities immediately
With each passing day, Antwon and the community cling to the hope that the discovered vehicle will lead investigators closer to bringing Linda home.
