Carbondale Alerts
Carbondale Police Press Release– Missing Person Located
NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
March 10, 2026
For Immediate Release
CARBONDALE – On February 28, 2025, Aeissa was found to be safe and in good health by officers in a nearby jurisdiction and returned to Carbondale. The public’s assistance with this incident is greatly appreciated.
PRIOR RELEASE - The City of Carbondale Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating Aeissa R. Utsinger, age 19, of Carbondale. On March 4, 2026, at 10:32 a.m., officers learned Aeissa was last seen on March 4, 2026 at about 10:00 a.m. in the 1100 block of East Walnut Street. Aeissa is described as 5’08” tall, weighing 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Aeissa a gray shirt, dark colored pants, and sandals. Aeissa suffers from a condition that places her in danger. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police department at the numbers listed below. The investigation remains active and ongoing
The mission of the Carbondale Police Department is to work in partnership with our community to preserve life, protect human rights, protect property and improve quality of life by providing police service to all in a fair, sensitive, and professional manner.