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Elderly Man Missing in Union Township
9 Dec, 2025
Summary
- John Roberts, 65, was last seen Sunday morning near his home.
- He requires daily medication for anxiety, blood pressure, and sleep.
- Roberts was driving a white 2014 Jeep Cherokee with Ohio plates.
The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is urgently seeking public assistance to find John Roberts, a 65-year-old man who disappeared on Sunday morning. Roberts was last observed leaving his home in Union Township around 8:40 a.m. and has not been seen or heard from since. His disappearance is particularly concerning due to his need for daily medication for anxiety, blood pressure, and sleep.
Roberts is described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. When last seen, he was reportedly wearing Khai pants, a plaid shirt, and a blue or black jacket. He is believed to be driving a white 2014 Jeep Cherokee, easily identifiable by its Ohio license plate JJA 1587.
Officials are cautioning the public against approaching Roberts if sighted, emphasizing instead the importance of contacting 911 immediately. Those with any information regarding Roberts or his vehicle are encouraged to report it. The sheriff's office has also provided a non-emergency line for additional details at (937) 653-3409.
