The person at the center of this case
William Robinson
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1994
Missing Person: William Robinson
Justice for William Robinson — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What circumstances led Willie to leave his parents' home on February 25, and did he actually make it to his rented room on N 23rd Street?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see William Robinson traveling between West Oak Lane and N 23rd Street near W Venango on February 25-26, 1994?
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contact
Lead #3Why did William Robinson stop communicating with his family after leaving his parents' home, and had he been in any distress?
William Robinson, a 50-year-old man, disappeared on February 26, 1994, after leaving his parents' home on West Oak Lane in Philadelphia with plans to return to his rented room on N 23rd Street near W Venango. His whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades, and investigators have not determined the circumstances of his disappearance. Anyone with information about Willie's location or what happened to him is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#3482
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of foul play, accident, or voluntary departure at either his parents' residence or his rented room?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7236. Missing person: William Robinson.
Last known contact: 1994-02-26 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: The last time Willie's parents saw him was on February 25, 1994 as he was leaving their home on West Oak Lane in Philadelphia.
He was heading back to the room he rented on N 23rd Street near W Venango. Demographics: 50 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | NOT PROVIDED.
Timeline of Events
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1994-02-25
Last seen leaving parents' home
William Robinson was last seen by his parents as he left their home on West Oak Lane in Philadelphia, heading back to his rented room on N 23rd Street near W Venango.
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1994-02-26
Date of disappearance
William Robinson was reported missing on February 26, 1994. He failed to return to his rented room or make contact with family.
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Case Information
Incident:February 25, 1994
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 25, 1994
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous