Northwestern professor reported missing in Evanston has been found

The Brief

• Evanston police said Professor Nina Kraus, 72, was last seen leaving her home Monday morning.

• Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 847-866-5000.

EVANSTON, Ill. – A Northwestern University professor who was reported missing Monday after leaving her Evanston home for a morning walk has been found, police said.

Evanston police announced around 5 p.m. that Nina Kraus, 72, had been found in the city.

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment. It was unclear exactly what her condition was.

Evanston Police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said Kraus was found in the area near her home.

Kraus was reported missing after leaving her home for some exercise, which her family said was not uncommon. She was reportedly going for a walk, likely venturing to the lakefront, but when she didn’t return for a couple of hours, her family became concerned. They then reported her missing.

Kraus is a professor of neurobiology and otolaryngology in Northwestern’s School of Communication.

What they’re saying

Evanston Police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said investigators don’t believe foul play to be a factor in Kraus’ disappearance and that she has no history of dementia.

“That investigation has included canvassing for privately and publicly-owned video,” Glew said. “It has also included us doing a drone search around the lakefront.”

He added that police are working with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to use dogs to track her. Krause also left or forgot her phone at home, which would typically be the “first go-to” for police in their search.

The Source

The information in this article was obtained from the Evanston Police Department and Northwestern University.