Milwaukee Police Seek Public Help Locating Critically Missing 62-Year-Old Jewel Lay Last Seen Near Silver Spring

What police have released

Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help to locate Jewel Lay, who has been listed as a critically missing person. Police said Lay, 62, was last seen on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, near North 69th Street and West Silver Spring Drive on Milwaukee’s northwest side.

Police described Lay as a Black man who is about 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 230 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head. Police also noted Lay has a scar on the left side of his face and another scar on his left hand.

Clothing and last-known movements

Police said Lay was last seen wearing a black and gray coat, a black hat and blue jeans. Investigators said he was last seen leaving in a vehicle, but no make, model or license plate information was included in the public alert.

• Last seen: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

• Area: Near N. 69th St. and W. Silver Spring Dr.

• Description: Black male, 62; about 6'1", about 230 lbs; brown eyes; bald head; scars on left face and left hand

• Last reported clothing: Black/gray coat, black hat, blue jeans

Why “critical” classifications matter

When law enforcement labels a case “critical,” it typically signals heightened concern about the person’s safety and the urgency of locating them. In practice, these alerts are intended to speed up the flow of tips—especially from residents, drivers, business owners and transit riders who may have seen the person or their vehicle shortly after they were last reported missing.

If you have information that could help locate Jewel Lay, contact Milwaukee Police District 4 at 414-935-7242.

How the public can help without compromising an investigation

Police are asking anyone with information to call District 4. For residents who believe they have relevant information, the most helpful details often include a precise time and location of a sighting, a description of any vehicle involved, direction of travel, and any distinguishing identifiers that match the description provided.

Police have not released additional circumstances surrounding Lay’s disappearance or medical information. The case remains active.