Virgie Nowell, 44: Went To Get Food Stamps & Vanished
She was last said to be in the company of a white man named "Nik."
A missing person case from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hasn’t seen much movement since 2017. On June 14 of that year, Virgie Nowell traveled to Baltimore, Maryland, where she lived.
It’s reported that when she landed in the city, she planned to apply for food stamps. Virgie was also said to be in the company of a white man named “Nik,” but nothing more has been shared about him.
In fact, that is all the information publicly available about Virgie Nowell. Very little has been shared about this case, and news reports are scarce. Her Facebook profile has become a place where her loved ones often check in, leaving emotional messages of support, hope, and prayers for Virgie’s return.
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Virgie Nowell: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Virgie Nowell stood 5 feet 1 to 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 125 to 135 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. What she was last seen wearing, or the streets she may have traveled, are unknown. Both of her ears are pierced. Virgie has also used the last names “Coles” or “Cole-Nowell.”
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 685-3298 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 2017-24-057716.
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Case Number: 2017-24-057716
Agency: Philadelphia Police Department
Phone: (215) 685-3298
Email: police.public_affairs@phila.gov
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