Bruce Willow Missing Person Case

Oct 01, 2010

Sep 14, 2022

Bruce

Willow

65

30

73 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the early hours of February 5, 1991, a 30-year-old man named Bruce Willow was last seen at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and 14th Street in the Village of Elmira Heights, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in the nearby town of Big Flats. On the night he vanished, he was seen at approximately 1:15 a.m. and has not been heard from since. According to some reports, he had told a friend he intended to hitchhike to Ithaca to visit other friends, but he never arrived. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately concerning to his loved ones. He left without any extra clothing or personal belongings and had only a small amount of money with him. This was considered highly uncharacteristic, as his family described him as being very particular about his appearance and his clothing. Bruce was known to be a social person who frequented bars and enjoyed playing bingo. He had previously worked as a bartender and a cook. His family noted that while he moved frequently and had friends across the United States and Canada, he always made a point to stay in touch with them. The sudden and complete lack of communication was out of character and raised immediate alarm among those who knew him. Despite the passage of time, the New York State Police have kept his case open, hoping that new information might one day come to light. The investigation into Bruce Willow's disappearance has continued for decades, but no significant leads have emerged to explain what happened to him. Initial searches in and around the Elmira Heights area yielded no clues, and there were no immediate signs of foul play. His family and law enforcement have been left with a painful and enduring mystery. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind families who continue to search for answers and hope for closure. The lack of any evidence or contact has made this a particularly difficult and unresolved case for the community and all who knew him.

Feb 05, 1991

Village of Elmira Heights

New York

Chemung County

14903

21224

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Farmington

New York

Ontario County

14425

Brian Kozemko

Investigator

1569 Rochester Road, New York

5853984123

State

Law Enforcement

EHOR91-195

1991-03-01

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Brown

Green

Green

09/14/2026