IL IL- Elijah Hoard, 23, Basketball Player, from France, last seen by dad@ Chicago O'Hare Int. Airport, he never boarded flight, phone off, 27 Feb; 2026.

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Man missing after being dropped off at Chicago airport, did not board flight to France, family says

Chicago police are searching for a 23-year-old man who went missing after visiting his father. Elijah Hoard was dropped off at the airport on Friday, but his family says he never got on his flight to France.

abc7news.com

'CHICAGO -- A 23-year-old man is missing after he was dropped off by his father at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Friday.
Elijah Hoard spent 10 days in Chicago with his family and was set to fly home to France. However, Hoard's loved ones said he never boarded his flight.

A photo with his father shows was the last time he was seen on Friday'
''The father says Elijah's phone has been off since Friday evening, and he doesn't have much money to be on his own for more than a few days. The family is now hoping anyone around the airport may help find his son.''

 

[dotr]

Victor Wembanyama Seeks Public's Help To Find Missing French Basketball Player Elijah Hoard

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama reached out to fans and Chicago sports icons like Derrick Rose to help find his missing friend, Elijah Hoard.

fadeawayworld.net

https://www.chicagopolice.org/news/cpd-missing-elijah-joseph-hoard-23/

MISSING PERSON – Elijah Joseph Hoard, 23
Sent: 2026-03-01 @ 14:41 Case: JK164951

NIC # M438822677
Last Name: Hoard
First Name: Elijah Joseph
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 220 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Complexion: Medium
Race: Black
Last Contact: February 27, 2026

''The above missing person was last seen on February 27, 2026, at O’Hare Airport.
He was last seen wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and cream-colored shoes.
The missing may be in need of medical attention.
If you have any information, please contact Area One SVU at (312) 747-8380 or call 911.''

 

[Lisbeth_S]

Man missing after being dropped off at Chicago airport, did not board flight to France, family says

Chicago police are searching for a 23-year-old man who went missing after visiting his father. Elijah Hoard was dropped off at the airport on Friday, but his family says he never got on his flight to France.

abc7news.com

'CHICAGO -- A 23-year-old man is missing after he was dropped off by his father at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Friday.
Elijah Hoard spent 10 days in Chicago with his family and was set to fly home to France. However, Hoard's loved ones said he never boarded his flight.
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A photo with his father shows was the last time he was seen on Friday'
''The father says Elijah's phone has been off since Friday evening, and he doesn't have much money to be on his own for more than a few days. The family is now hoping anyone around the airport may help find his son.''

From the above article:

"Antwon Hoard says his son suffers from mental illness and was reluctant to return home to France after spending time in Chicago."

This is concerning, I'm not thinking at the worst case scenario just yet, but maybe a voluntary disappearance.
Hoping CCTVs at the airport will help...

 

[Eli9]

Found Safe!!

Elijah Hoard: Missing 23-year-old found safe after disappearance at O’Hare Airport

A 23-year-old man reported missing after he was last seen at O’Hare International Airport has been found safe, Chicago police said.

www.fox32chicago.com

A 23-year-old man reported missing after being last seen at O’Hare International Airport has been found safe and reunited with his family, police said.