Riccardo Bowers

Missing
Case Description
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Riccardo "Rickey" Bowers, 44, was last seen on May 15, 2001, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was reported missing after he was seen jumping into the Des Moines River near Locust Street. At the time of his disappearance, Bowers was described as a 6-foot tall Black male weighing approximately 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a white YMCA shirt and jeans when he vanished.

Bowers’ case has been classified as "endangered/physical," indicating that his safety was likely in ...Read More
Last Seen: May 15, 2001
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    Victim Details

    Mar 18, 2013

    Oct 27, 2022

    Riccardo

    Bowers

    68

    44

    72 inches

    175 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    May 15, 2001

    Des Moines

    Iowa

    Polk County

    22507

    Des Moines Police Department

    Des Moines

    Iowa

    Polk County

    50309

    Darren Cornwell

    Sgt

    25 East 1st Street, Iowa

    5152834864

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    2001-18805

    Des Moines Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    09/17/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have an update on Riccardo's whereabouts? He has been missing for a few days now and we ... ...Read More
    02/15/2024
    Has anyone checked to see if there are any cameras in the area that may have captured Riccardo's las... ...Read More
    04/23/2023
    Has anyone been able to find a Facebook page for Riccardo? I've been searching but haven't had any l... ...Read More
    04/18/2023
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