WHERE IS SHE? 

Chilling new surveillance footage of missing teacher, 53, who vanished while on way to appointment as car found by lake

A city-wide search for the woman was held on Friday

NEW surveillance footage has been released of a public school teacher who has been missing since January 3.

The image reveals possibly the last sighting of Linda Brown, 53, who went missing after heading to a medical appointment earlier this month.

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New surveillance footage has come out surrounding a missing persons caseCredit: Chicago Police Department
 

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The woman was seen walking on a pedestrian bridgeCredit: NBC 5 Chicago
 

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Linda Brown, 53, has been missing since January 3Credit: Chicago Teacher’s Union
 

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Family says she suffers from mental health issuesCredit: Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Public Schools teacher was last pictured wearing a black winter hat, a black coat, black pants, and black rubber snow boots.

Brown was caught walking on 3500 South Lake Park Ave in Chicago, Illinois.

“The missing person was last seen alone walking eastbound from that location and could be in need of immediate medical attention,” the Chicago Police Department wrote in a missing person’s release.

A surveillance video captures Brown exiting her blue Honda Civic around 3 am on January 3.

In the footage, Brown could be seen walking along a pedestrian bridge towards Lake Michigan.

Her car was found on January 8 near 35th Street and Lake Park Ave.

The 53-year-old has not been heard from since January 2, when she headed towards Wicker Park for her acupuncture appointment.

The new surveillance footage prompted a lakefront search on Friday morning, where Brown’s family enlisted the help of volunteers to find the special education teacher.

“We’re just trying to find her,” Brown’s husband, Antwon Brown, told Fox 32 Chicago.

Volunteers looked all around 31st Street, Burnham Park, and the pedestrian bridge on 35th Street.

They were instructed to check high, grassy areas and shoreline locations for the missing woman.

“I knew her, I care about her, and I think people are still holding out hope,” one volunteer told the outlet.

Brown’s cousin, Michael Hannon, said its unlike the teacher to just disappear.

“I was in total shock,” Hannon said.

“It’s not like her at all. She’s a great woman.

Linda Brown missing timeline

January 2: Brown and her husband Antwon watched a movie before going to bed, according to Antwon
January 3: Antwon said brown was not there in the morning and had missed a scheduled acupuncture appointment. Family members attempted to contact her, but received no response
January 7: Brown’s blue Honda Civic was found
January 8: Brown’s family said her car was found near 35th Street and Lake Park Ave
January 9: New photos of the missinf woman was released by police

“She loves kids and I’m just hoping for the best.”

Brown’s family said she dealt with mental health challenges, but stressed the fact that she’s never went missinf before.

Friday’s search did not result in finding Brown, but her husband thanked the public for their continued support and efforts.

“I’m thankful for everyone helping,” Antwon said.

“It’s a great start. If you want to come join us, please come help.”