DISAPPEARANCE:
Lovely “Angie” Brooks was last seen by her elderly father on January 10, 2023, when she was leaving their shared residence in the 1000 block of Barlen Drive, on the south side of Richmond, Virginia. By all indications, she’d intended to return, with the majority of her belongings still there; the only things she took with her were her cellphone and purse.
It wasn’t until seven days later that Pam Harris, Angie’s sister, learned she was missing. Pam’s daughter was living with her aunt and grandfather and had grown concerned over Angie’s absence. Given she was her father’s primary caregiver and regularly kept in contact with her family, it wasn’t like the 53-year-old to be gone for so long without letting anyone know of her whereabouts.
On January 18, 2023, one day after learning her sister was missing, Pam reported Angie’s disappearance to the Richmond Police Department.
INVESTIGATION:
At the time of her disappearance, Angie didn’t have a regular mode of transportation. Her bank account has been inactive since January 10, 2023, aside from automatic social security disability deposits. Investigators have looked at her cellphone records, but they’re unable to reveal if anything of interest was found, given the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The last major update in the case came in May 2023, when investigators said they’d identified a few persons of interest.
DETAILS:
Lovely Andreya “Angie” Brooks went missing from Richmond, Virginia on January 10, 2023. She was 53 years old, and what she was last seen wearing is unknown. She stands around 5’9″ and 6’0″ tall, and weighs between 175-185 pounds, with some sources saying she’s closer to 140 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and pierced ears, and has a small heart tattoo on her chest.
Angie is transgender and has been identifying as female since she was 18.
CASE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Currently, Angie’s case is classified as endangered missing, with foul play suspected, given how uncharacteristic her disappearance is.
Anyone with information regarding Angie’s whereabouts or the case in general is asked to contact the Richmond Police Department at either (804) 646-5100 or (804) 646-6764. Tips can also be called into Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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