Mary Ann Switalski
Missing since July 15, 1963 from Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Age at Time of Disappearance: 16 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'2"; 102 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; hazel eyes.
• Clothing: Black sleeveless blouse, white shorts and straw sandals.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Mary Ann attended a carnival at St. Priscilla's Catholic Church on July 15, 1963.
Two days after her disappearance her parents received a short letter postmarked from Oak Park, IL. In the letter, Mary Ann stated that she was fine and that she was going to earn some money to take care of them. No further contact was ever made.
It is believed that Mary Ann may have joined a magazine door-to-door sales group that was headed to California.
The husband and wife owners of the sales organization gave conflicting statements. The wife stated that Mary Ann left with the sales group and the husband stated that Mary Ann never left Chicago.

Investigators
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Chicago Police Department
312-746-6000
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Source Information:
Chicago Tribune