Account
Jun 27, 2020
Sep 01, 2020
Robert
Banks Jr.
82
76
69 inches
192 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the autumn of 2017, concern grew for the well-being of a 76-year-old man from Leesburg, Virginia. Robert Leon Banks Jr., a Black male with graying black hair and brown eyes, was last seen on September 19, 2017. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'9" and weighing 192 pounds. Banks, who required the use of a wheelchair for mobility, has a notable distinguishing characteristic: his lower right leg has been amputated. When he was last seen, he was wearing a green shirt, black pants, a black baseball cap, and glasses. The circumstances surrounding Robert Banks Jr.'s disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. Since the day he was last seen in Leesburg, there have been no reported communications from him, and his current whereabouts are unknown. The lack of information has made the investigation challenging for the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, the primary agency handling his case. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, and he is still listed as an endangered missing person. The investigation into Robert Banks Jr.'s disappearance has been ongoing since he was reported missing. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP71337. Law enforcement agencies, including the Virginia State Police, have been involved in the efforts to locate him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind families and communities searching for answers. The overview of this case highlights the limited information available and the difficulties faced by investigators in resolving long-term missing persons cases, especially those involving vulnerable adults.
Sep 19, 2017
Leesburg
Virginia
Loudoun County
No
84426
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
Leesburg
Virginia
Loudoun County
20177
P.O. Box 7200, Virginia
7037771021
County
Law Enforcement
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
8298
Black
Brown
Brown
06/22/2026
