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Joliet man missing after more than 2 months since last seen in Streator

Anyone with information should contact La Salle County Sheriff’s Office, Joliet police

By Maribeth M. Wilson
Amos D. Morgan, 63, of Joliet, was reported missing by the Joliet Police Department on May 12. Amos was last seen in the Streator area on May 10.

More than two months have passed since Amos Morgan, of Joliet, was last seen in Streator and questions surrounding his disappearance remain unanswered. (Photo provided by La Salle County Sheriff's Office)

More than two months have passed since a Joliet man was last seen in Streator and questions surrounding his disappearance remain unanswered.

Amos D. Morgan, 63, was last seen in the Streator area May 10, according to previous news releases issued by the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office. His vehicle was found in Otter Creek Township, east of Streator, about 6 p.m. May 25. Morgan was reported missing on May 12.

Morgan’s case was put into The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUS) on May 22 by the Joliet Police Department with information that differs from what the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office said was known.

La Salle County Sheriff’s Office previously said Morgan was last seen driving a tan 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The vehicle was observed in a photograph in Ottawa at 5:12 a.m. May 10.

Joliet Sgt. Dwayne English previously said in an email that detectives provided accurate information to NamUs and remain in close contact with the family of Mr. Morgan as this investigation continues.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Morgan, contact the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-433-2161 or the Joliet Police Department at 815-724-3100