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Missing in Color: The Search for Erlinda Thompson Continues



Toledo, OH — Erlinda Thompson, 31, was last seen on September 21, 2025, near the 1800 block of Spencer Street in South Toledo. She has not been heard from since. The Toledo Police Department lists her as a missing person with concern for safety, and there have been no official confirmations regarding her recovery, despite scattered unverified posts circulating online.


Thompson is described as:

  • 5’3”, approx. 145 lbs

  • Black hair, brown eyes

  • Last known location: South Toledo residential area

Anyone with information is asked to contact Toledo Police.




Missing in Color exists because when Black and brown people go missing, the public urgency isn't the same. Their cases fade faster. Leads get quieter. Coverage dries up.

This series is meant to interrupt that silence.


And I want to be transparent about the origin of that commitment:

My own mother, Robin Monique Ellis, went missing.There are still unanswered questions.There is still uncertainty.There are still days when answers feel very far away.


Because of that lived experience, I understand the specific kind of waiting that families like Erlinda’s are going through — the waiting that sits in your body, your sleep, your chest. The waiting that doesn’t end just because the world moves on.


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🎯 Why This Story Lives Here


IconCityNews.com isn't just another platform. It’s the media arm of a bigger movement — Icon City Entertainment, where we build platforms for culture, community, and commerce. Every piece we publish is designed to:

  • Amplify underrepresented voices

  • Fuel action and awareness

  • Connect the dots between people, power, and possibility



📢 How to Support or Get Involved


If you are in or near Toledo — or know someone who is:

  • Share Erlinda’s photo and description.

  • Contact the Toledo Police Department with any potential sightings or details.

  • Keep conversation active — online and offline.

Visibility matters. Pressure matters. Attention matters.

Silence is how people disappear twice.


We Will Continue to Follow This Case


Icon City News will monitor:

  • Any official updates from Toledo Police

  • Statements from family or community groups

  • Verification of claims currently circulating on social platforms


This story will not be closed until it is actually closed.


If you have information about Erlinda Thompson, please contact Toledo Police.

If you are living with loss, uncertainty, or unanswered questions — you are not alone here.


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