BUFFALO, NY – A 90-year-old woman described as at-risk is missing in Western New York, prompting an urgent appeal from Buffalo police for public assistance as officers work to locate her across multiple communities.
The Buffalo Police Department said Olivia Starks, also known as Vicky Starks, was reported missing and may be in the areas of Kenmore, Tonawanda, or Amherst. Officials warned that due to her age, the situation is considered critical as time passes without confirmed sightings.
Description and possible locations
“The Buffalo Police Department needs the public’s help in locating at-risk, missing 90-year-old Olivia Starks, AKA Vicky Starks,” the department said in a public notice.
Starks is described as a Black female with a medium complexion, approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing about 100 pounds. She has black and gray hair and may be wearing a wig, along with a long green coat. Police said she has brown eyes.
Authorities added that she may be operating a blue, four-door Chevrolet Cruze, expanding the potential search area beyond Buffalo into nearby suburban communities.
Public urged to call 911 with information
Officials are asking residents across Erie County to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately, emphasizing the urgency of the case.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately,” Buffalo police said.
No additional details about when or where Starks was last seen were immediately released, and investigators have not confirmed a timeline of her disappearance. The case remains active as officers and community members continue searching for the elderly woman.