Laura Brown Missing Person Case

Dec 13, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Laura

Brown

72

47

65 inches

110 lbs

Black / African American

Female

On a summer day in August 2001, 47-year-old Laura Ann Brown was last seen in Rochester, New York. A mother and longtime resident of the area, her disappearance under unclear circumstances caused immediate concern among her family and friends. When she did not return home or make contact, her family reported her missing, prompting an investigation by the Rochester Police Department. At the time she went missing, Laura was described as a Black female with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'5" and weighing 110 pounds. A notable characteristic was the presence of scars on both of her arms. The initial investigation into Laura's disappearance involved law enforcement retracing her last known steps and interviewing those who knew her, including family, friends, and acquaintances. Despite these efforts and extensive searches of the surrounding areas, no significant leads or evidence emerged to explain what happened to her. Investigators considered various possibilities, but the absence of clear evidence of foul play or any indication that she left voluntarily left the case at a standstill. In the years that followed, Laura's family continued to advocate for her, making public appeals and distributing flyers to keep her memory and case in the public eye. The case of Laura Ann Brown's disappearance has remained unsolved for over two decades, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions and a sense of profound uncertainty. The investigation officially remains open, with the hope that new information might one day surface to provide closure. The lack of available details has made this a particularly challenging case, with very little information being released to the public over the years. The circumstances of what happened to Laura Brown after she was last seen on August 17, 2001, are still unknown, and her case is a somber reminder of the lasting impact of a person's unexplained absence.

Aug 17, 2001

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

14621

No

12791

Rochester Police Department

Rochester

New York

Monroe County

14614

Laurie Vanbrederode

MPU Coordinator

185 Exchange Blvd, New York

5854286595

Local

Law Enforcement

12-140723

2003-05-07

Rochester Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

09/10/2026