Name: Diwen Fan
Age: 20 years old
Last seen: May 5, 2022
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Status: Still missing
Case Information
20 year old Diwen Fan was last seen on May 5, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. He disappeared after leaving his University of Chicago dorm room, and hasn’t been heard from since.
Background
At the time of his disappearance Diwen Fan had recently moved to Chicago from China, and was about to start his junior year studying biology at the University of Chicago.
His family is worried about his mental health due to a note found in his dorm room, and believes his life is in severe danger.
There was indication that Diwen had an unsatisfactory academic record according to Yilun Hu, the family’s lawyer. His family lives in Beijing but brought in the Haung & Hu PC law firm to help find their son.
The family released the following statement:
Diwen, not everything in the world goes smoothly as we wish, so there is no need to be frustrated by things that are simply not in our control. Your parents know that you had tried your best in school and they really appreciate all the hard work you putted in for yourself and for your family. However, life is more than just being enrolled in a fine institution or accomplishing good grade; perseverance, resilience, and determination are the qualities we cherish. There is not a single task in your life that cannot be resolved, but the key is to always have an optimistic mentality.” Everyone you know believes in you and supports you, especially your family and friends. We are all looking forward to your safe return, so please contact us.
Disappearance
Diwen Fan was last seen leaving the University of Chicago campus on May 5, 2022. He was captured on surveillance video riding his bike at 5:15 pm near his dorm at 61st and Woodlawn. He appeared calm, and was wearing tidy clothes and a mask.
Diwen hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
His family found a Greyhound bus ticket under Diwen’s name from Chicago to San Antonio, but it’s unclear if he used it. It does not appear he completed the last part of the trip from Dallas, and there’s no proof he ever left Chicago.
Investigation
Diwen’s credit cards have not been used since he went missing.
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is working with law enforcement and Diwen’s family to help in the investigation and released the following statement:
The University is working closely with law enforcement and family members concerning a missing 2nd-year undergraduate student, Diwen Fan. We are providing support and resources to the family during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with Diwen and his family and we hope for his safe return.
The University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD) is investigating Diwen Fan’s disappearance in coordination with other law enforcement agencies. If anyone has information about Diwen’s whereabouts or other aspects of this case, we urge them to contact UPCD at 773.702.8181 or cops@uchicago.edu.
Whereabouts
The location of Diwen Fan, and the circumstances leading up to his disappearance, remains unknown. At this time his case is being investigated as a missing persons case, not a criminal investigation.
A $10K reward is being offered for credible information in Diwen’s disappearance.
Appearance
Asian male with black hair and brown eyes. Diwen stands 5’11 and weighs 154 pounds.
At the time of his disappearance he was wearing black frame glasses and carrying a black backpack with an “Edison” label on it.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Diwen Fan please contact the University of Chicago Police Department at (773) 702-8181, or his family’s attorneys Huang and Hu PC at (312) 782-2090.
Diwen’s family is offering a $10K reward for credible information in his disappearance.
Resources & Further Information
Diwen Fan – NamUS
News & Media Links
Family Offering $10K for Information on Missing University of Chicago Student – Chicago Sun Times
Family of Missing University of Chicago Student Offers $10K For Information – FOX32
Family Offering $10K For Missing University of Chicago Student Diwen Fan – ABC7
Family Offers Reward to Help Find Missing UChicago Student – 93XRT
Family of Missing University of Chicago Student Offering $10K For Information Leading to His Safe Return – NBC Chicago
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