Kierra Coles | Missing Pregnant Postal Worker in Chicago
Hall of Records · Justice & Accountability · Missing Person
Kierra Coles remains missing from Chicago. In August 2026, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service increased the reward in the case to as much as $250,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Case Overview
Coles, a U.S. Postal Service employee who was approximately three months pregnant, disappeared from Chicago’s South Side in October 2018.
Official Record
Chicago police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service continue to investigate. Recent reporting states there have been no announced arrests; the federal reward was increased to $250,000 in August 2026.
Case Timeline
- October 2, 2018: Coles disappears from Chicago’s South Side.
- 2022: Chicago police release an expanded surveillance timeline.
- August 18, 2026: USPIS reward is increased to up to $250,000.
- September 17, 2026: No public arrest located in current verification search.
Sources & Documentation
Image note: Recovered Haus-hosted Kierra Coles image.
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