Buffalo police search for missing 90-year-old woman last seen near kenmore areaelderly woman considered at-risk may be driving a blue chevy cruze across erie county

Buffalo police search for missing 90-year-old woman last seen near Kenmore areaElderly woman considered at-risk may be driving a blue Chevy Cruze across Erie County

Posted by
1 min read
April 4, 2026

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.

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Don't Miss

Exit mobile version