Viola Rowland Missing Person Case

Mar 06, 2025

Mar 07, 2025

Viola

Rowland

73

71

61 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the spring of 2024, concern grew for a 71-year-old woman from Rochester, New York, named Viola Rowland. She was reported missing from her community on May 20, 2024, sparking a period of uncertainty and worry for her loved ones and the wider community. Viola was described as being approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 170 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. The Rochester Police Department took charge of the investigation, officially documenting her as a missing person. In the time following her disappearance, details were scarce. Information regarding the specific clothing she was wearing or the precise circumstances leading up to the moment she was last seen were not widely circulated. This lack of public information created a void of uncertainty, leaving her family and community members deeply concerned for her well-being. With no confirmed witnesses or publicly noted recovery of any of her belongings, the search for answers was a challenging one for both her family and law enforcement. Ultimately, the search for Viola Rowland came to a resolution, as it was confirmed that she had been located. While the exact date and the specific details surrounding her recovery have not been made public, the confirmation that she was found brought an end to the mystery of her disappearance. This news offered a measure of relief to her family and all those who had been worried for her safety. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community awareness and persistence when an older adult goes missing.

May 20, 2024

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

Rochester

No

165269

Rochester Police Department

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

14614

185 Exchange Blvd, New York

5854286595

Local

Law Enforcement

24-109576

2024-05-22

Rochester Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Yes

08/29/2026