Milwaukee police issue critically missing alert for 44-year-old Noah Turner, last seen near Rose Park

What police said and when he was last seen

Milwaukee police issued a “critically missing” alert seeking the public’s help in locating Noah Turner, 44, after he was reported missing in early November 2025. Turner was last seen on foot on November 5, 2025—his birthday—walking on West Chambers Street near North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Rose Park, police said.

Police described Turner as a Black man who is about 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs approximately 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities asked anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s District Five station at 414-935-7252.

Status update: Turner located out of state

Days after the initial public alert, police reported that Turner had been located out of state. The department did not release additional information about the circumstances of where he was found or the events leading up to his disappearance.

What “critically missing” means in Milwaukee

In Milwaukee, the “critically missing” designation is used for missing-person cases that meet specific risk-based criteria. Under department policy, a case may be treated as critical when the missing person has an identified condition or circumstance that increases the likelihood of harm, including a physical, mental, or cognitive disability; drug dependency or another at-risk issue; a medical condition requiring lifesaving medication or procedures without reliable access; circumstances suggesting the disappearance may not be voluntary or may involve foul play; missing after a disaster; or being age 11 or younger.

When a person is classified as critically missing, Milwaukee police procedures require an immediate investigative assignment. The policy also calls for rapid interagency notification steps, including prompt communication so the person can be entered into national missing-person systems used by law enforcement, and for structured follow-up documentation as the search continues.

How tips are handled and how to report information

Police urged residents to share information that could help locate Turner, including sightings, recent contacts, or details about possible destinations. District Five’s non-emergency line (414-935-7252) was provided for tips connected to this case. For emergencies or immediate threats to life, residents should call 911.

• Who: Noah Turner, 44

• Last seen: November 5, 2025, near W. Chambers St. and N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., by Rose Park

• Update: Police later reported Turner was located out of state

• Contact: Milwaukee Police District Five, 414-935-7252

Tipsters are encouraged to focus on specific, time-stamped information—where a person was seen, with whom, and any vehicle or location details—so investigators can quickly verify leads.