A DISTRAUGHT husband said he felt “broken down” while pleading for help to find his missing wife.

Linda Brown, a special education teacher, vanished from the home she shares with her husband in Chicago on Saturday.

Linda Brown smiling at the camera.
A Chicago special education teacher, Linda Brown, has been reported missingCredit: Chicago Teacher’s Union

Antwon Brown, husband of missing teacher Linda Brown, speaking to Fox Local news.
Linda’s worried husband, Antwon, told Fox 32, ‘I woke up at 8:45 am, and she was gone’Credit: Fox32 Chicago

A smiling man and woman, Linda Brown and Antwon Brown, stand together outside, wearing winter clothing.
The couple had watched a movie together last Friday night, he saidCredit: Fox32 Chicago
The last known sighting of Linda, 53, was in the 4500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood, said Chicago police.

“The missing person was last seen on January 3, 2026,” cops added.

Her husband, Antwon Brown, has made an emotional plea for help to find her, reported local Fox affiliate WFLD.

“I’m broke down, I don’t know what to do,” he said.

“I’ve done everything. I’m talking to people; we got people searching for her, I’m out of options.”

The last time he saw Linda was on Friday, January 2.

“If you’re watching this, please come home,” Antwon said to WFLD in a desperate plea to Linda, in the hopes she would be watching.

“Your family is missing you. I’m missing you. You’re friends are missing you.

“Linda, we need you. Come home, baby, seriously. We need you to come home.”

Antwon said he and his wife had watched a movie together before she went to bed early.

Linda had been booked in for an acupuncture appointment on Saturday.

But she didn’t turn up.

The no-show was unusual for Linda, said Antwon.

“I woke up at 8:45 am and she was gone,” he added.

Find her: Linda Brown was reported missing on January 3

Chicago Police said cops have tried to track Brown’s vehicle, but have so far failed to found any leads

Linda Brown, 53, is a Chicago Public Schools special education teacher.

Brown has been described as about 5 feet tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with brown eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion.

She was last seen wearing a long, puffy black coat and shiny UGG-style boots.

“The missing person was last seen on January 3, 2026, in the area of the 4500 block of S. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Dr,” said police.

“She may be in the area of the 2200 block of W. North Ave.

“The missing may be driving a blue Honda Civic with Illinois plate # CX57470.

“She may be in need of medical attention.

“If you have any information, please contact Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 or call 911.”

Source: Chicago police

“She took her purse and credit cards, but I’m thinking she was at acupuncture.”

Police said that “she may be in need of medical attention.”

Linda’s worried family called the cops when it became apparent that she had vanished – as calls and messages to her weren’t answered.

They have been “looking everywhere we possibly can” for Linda, said her brother-in-law, Lorenzo Quintana, reported local NBC news affiliate WMAQ.

CAR DETAILS

She may be driving a blue Honda Civic with Illinois plate # CX57470, according to cops.

They’ve asked anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts or “with any information” to urgently contact Area One SVU at 312-747-8380 or call 911.

Flyer for missing person Linda Kathleen Brown from Chicago, Illinois.
Linda Brown was last seen on Saturday afternoon in the 4500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood, said Chicago policeCredit: Chicago Teacher’s Union
“We love her. We miss her. We want her to come home,” Antwon told local ABC news affiliate WLS.

He told the broadcaster the family felt “a little frightened and scared.

“Like, where is she? I don’t know what to do. I did everything.

“We got police detectives out. Everybody’s looking.”

Her family spent Monday retracing Linda’s last known steps.

They have also called area hospitals in a desperate attempt to find her – to no avail.

SCHOOL HELP

Linda has worked for many years as a special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School in Bridgeport.

Erin Kamradt, the school’s principal, has sent a letter to parents about the missing teacher, and offering support, according to WMAQ.

“I know that news like this can cause many emotions, questions, and concerns for our school community,” she wrote.

“Please know that we are partnering with the CPS Crisis Management Unit to support our students and staff members.

“If you feel that your child would benefit from additional social-emotional support, please do not hesitate to let us know.

“Our school-based mental health professionals will also be available as needed.”

We love her. We miss her. We want her to come home

Antwon Brown, husband

The Chicago Teachers Union shared a message and a missing person’s flyer on social media about her disappearance.

“Thank you for sharing my flyer and for spreading awareness about Linda’s disappearance,” said fellow teacher Jen Rivera in the message.

“She is my family member and we’ve been working hard to spread as much awareness as possible and bring her home safely.”

A smiling photo of Linda Brown, a 53-year-old Chicago special education teacher who is missing.
Find her: police would like to hear from anyone with informationCredit: Chicago Police Department