Missing Persons

  • To report a missing person or runaway, call METCAD’s non-emergency number, 217-333-8911.
  • For children under 13 years of age, persons with special needs or other emergencies, call 9-1-1.
  • To assist with locating the missing person or runaway, please provide police with a recent photograph of the individual.

There is NO 24-hour waiting period required to report a person missing.


Every piece of information can prove valuable to an investigation. If you have information on any of the following missing person cases, please contact the Champaign Police Department’s Investigations Division at 217-403-6900 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.


Name:  Penny Dawn Lease

Missing Since:  June 7, 1989
Missing From:  Champaign, IL
Date of Birth: 07/23/1965
Missing Age:  24
Gender:  Female
Height:  5’06”
Weight:  140
Race:  White
Eye Color:  Brown

Information:  Penny was last seen by her father, who dropped her off at then-location, Omni Fitness Ctr – 23 E. Healey, where she worked out.


Name:  Kimberly Ann Thompson  

Missing Since:  December 1, 1986
Missing From:  Champaign, IL
Date of Birth: 03/12/1961
Missing Age:  25
Gender:  Female
Height:  5’03”
Weight:  105
Race:  White
Eye Color:  Brown

Information:  Kimberly was reported missing 12/01/1986.  No additional information is available.


Name:  Patricia Ann Tigner

Missing Since:  December 1, 1981
Missing From:  Champaign, IL
Date of Birth: 07/04/1946
Missing Age:  35
Gender:  Female
Height:  5’06”
Weight:  130
Race:  Black
Eye Color:  Brown

Information:  Patricia was reported missing on 12/01/81 and was reportedly last seen 08/06/1981. No additional information is available.