When Linda Brown failed to show up on the first day back at school after the winter break, her friends and family immediately sensed something was amiss. Linda is known for her dedication and would never disappoint her students.

A cherished special education teacher at Robert Healy Elementary School in Chicago’s Bridgeport area, Linda is also happily married to Antwon Brown. The Chicago Police Department is currently engaged in an urgent search to find her.

Linda was last seen by her husband on Friday evening, and by neighbors on Saturday morning. She missed a regular appointment that day and hasn’t responded to phone calls.

Concerns escalated to fear when there was still no sign of Linda by Sunday.

Although Antwon last saw her on Friday night, neighbors reported seeing Linda near her home on Saturday morning. Her purse, containing her wallet and phone, is missing, yet her phone continues to ring when dialed.

Family and friends have been retracing Linda’s last known activities but have yet to uncover any significant clues.

Her sister’s husband, Lorenzo, tells “Crime Stories” staff that Linda’s vehicle has been located at 35th and Lake Park. The footage also shows her walking across a pedestrian bridge alone on January 3, at around 3 a.m.

Linda is 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, last seen wearing a long, puffy black coat with shiny Ugg-style boots.

Authorities are searching the area where her blue Honda Civic, plate number CX57470, was located on Wednesday afternoon.

Anyone with information on Linda Brown should contact Chicago PD SVU detectives at 312-747-8380.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

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• Matthew Mangino – Attorney, Former District Attorney (Lawrence County, PA); Author: “The Executioner’s Toll: The Crimes, Arrests, Trials, Appeals, Last Meals, Final Words and Executions of 46 Persons in the United States”
• Dr. Janie Lacy – Licensed Psychotherapist and CEO of Life Counseling Solutions, Author of “How To Heal From A Toxic Relationship: A Guide To Reclaiming Your Mental Health and Happiness,” and Host of “The Resilient Professional” Podcast on YouTube; Instagram & Facebook: @JanieLacy

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[Feature Photo via Chicago’s Teacher Union]