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The Advance-Titan
Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan
Independent Student Newspaper of UW Oshkosh Campuses

The Advance-Titan
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OPD investigates missing person

Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2026
Courtesy of the Oshkosh Police Department — The Oshkosh Police Department cruiser waits near a park in town last year.

The Oshkosh Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 59-year-old Frederick Ellis after family members contacted law enforcement on Jan. 10 to assist in locating him.

According to an OPD press release, the family have not heard from Ellis since October of 2025 and are concerned for his safety due to mental health concerns. Law enforcement said that officers have followed up on several possible leads, but have been unable to fund Ellis, who is homeless and does not have a current address.

Ellis was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, and is described as an African American male, 5’10” and approximately 160 lbs.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. Or the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477.

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Jacob Link
Jacob Link, Editor-in-Chief
Jacob Link is the Editor-in-Chief of the Advance-Titan and is pursuing a double major in Multimedia Journalism and Radio/TV/Film. Link started as Co-Sports Editor of the A-T as a freshman before becoming Assistant News Editor and Managing Editor. Link follows in the footsteps of his parents, who are both A-T alumni. After graduating in May, Link is planning to pursue a career in broadcasting and print journalism.