Authorities are searching for Wanda Rowan, 38, last seen Feb. 1 near 4th Ave S and S Michigan St in Seattle. Call 911 with information.
SEATTLE — Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing woman last seen in South Seattle.
Washington State Patrol has issued an At-Risk/Missing Indigenous Person Alert for Wanda Rowan, 38, on behalf of the Seattle Police Department.
Rowan is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police say she was last seen around noon on Feb. 1 in the area of 4th Avenue South and South Michigan Street. She was on foot at the time, and her direction of travel is unknown.
She was last seen wearing a green rain jacket, dark jeans and white shoes.
Anyone who sees Rowan or has information about her whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately and reference case number 26-36264.
PNW Daily will update this story when information becomes available.
Missing person cases in Washington
Washington continues to see dozens of active missing-person cases statewide, with women disproportionately represented among unresolved reports.
The Washington State Patrol maintains a statewide clearinghouse for missing and endangered persons, while the federal National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) tracks active and historical cases nationwide. Advocates say many cases — particularly those involving Indigenous women — remain underreported or unresolved for extended periods.
Anyone with information about a missing person is urged to contact local law enforcement. If there is concern for immediate safety, call 911.
For more information or to search active cases:
- Washington State Patrol Missing Persons Unit
- National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
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