The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ellis Hickson, a 77-year-old endangered male. Mr. Hickson was last seen on May 7, 2026, at approximately 4:45 PM, when he departed from his sister’s residence located at 5800 N. Park Avenue.

Mr. Hickson is described as a Black male, standing 5’7″ tall and weighing approximately 120 lbs. At the time of his disappearance, he was dressed in layers, wearing both a grey T-shirt and a red T-shirt, paired with tan pants. He was also wearing a grey hat and grey sneakers. While his last known location was in North Philadelphia, Mr. Hickson is known to frequent various malls throughout Center City.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ellis Hickson is urged to contact the Northwest Detective Division at 215-686-3353/54, or dial 911.
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