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Virgie Nowell

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Virgie Nowell

Case
#2179
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 12, 2026
Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017

Missing Person: Virgie Nowell

Justice for Virgie Nowell — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Who is 'NIK'? Identifying and locating this white male companion is critical to understanding Virgie's disappearance.

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone see Virgie Nowell in Philadelphia or Baltimore between June 14-16, 2017? Any sightings or interactions are important.

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contact
Lead #3

Why was Virgie traveling to Baltimore for food stamps, and what was the nature of her relationship with 'NIK'?

Virgie Nowell, a 44-year-old woman from Baltimore, Maryland, was last known to be in Philadelphia on June 16, 2017, after traveling there to apply for food stamps. She was reported to be in the company of a white male named "NIK," but no further details about their relationship or whereabouts are known. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information about her location and the identity of the man she was with.

Case
#2179
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 12, 2026
Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP59104. Missing person: Virgie Nowell.

Last known contact: 2017-06-16 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: On June 14, 2017, the reporter stated that the complainant left for Baltimore, Maryland to apply for food stamps.

The complainant is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. The complainant was reported to be in the company of a white male, name "NIK".

No further information. Demographics: 44 years, Female, Black / African American.

Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - East Detective Division | 2017-24-057716 | 2017-06-16.

Timeline of Events

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2017-06-14

Last known contact

Virgie Nowell left for Baltimore, Maryland to apply for food stamps, reportedly in the company of a white male named 'NIK'

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2017-06-16

Missing person report filed

Virgie Nowell was reported missing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Case Information

Incident:June 14, 2017
Last Updated:June 17, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 14, 2017
Last Updated:June 17, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 2156853298
You can remain anonymous