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Willie Roy Maxwell is a 51-year-old man reported missing from Akron, Ohio. Public case information describes him as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, approximately 5'10" and 160 pounds, with few additional distinguishing details publicly available.

The available records contain a timing inconsistency: the case header lists him as “missing since” May 6, 2023, while the narrative section states he was last seen in Akron on April 1, 2023. What is clear from the published su ...Read More
Last Seen: May 06, 2023

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Willie

Roy Maxwell

51

51

5'10 inches

160 lbs

Black

Male

In the spring of 2023, a 51-year-old man named Willie Roy Maxwell vanished from the streets of Akron, Ohio. His last confirmed sighting was on April 1, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Maxwell was experiencing homelessness, a circumstance that can often make tracking a person's last known movements incredibly challenging. He was a Black male, standing at five feet ten inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no word from him, and he has not been heard from since. The limited information available regarding his disappearance has left his loved ones and the community with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The investigation into Willie Roy Maxwell's disappearance has been hampered by a scarcity of details surrounding his last known whereabouts and activities. This lack of information creates a significant challenge for law enforcement and for those who are desperately searching for him. Without a clear timeline or potential witnesses, the trail can quickly grow cold. The fact that he was without a permanent residence further complicates the efforts to piece together the moments leading up to when he went missing. Every passing day without new information deepens the concern for his well-being and leaves his family in a state of agonizing uncertainty. The case of Willie Roy Maxwell is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, often with very little information to go on. He is a son, and his absence is deeply felt by those who care for him. The overview of this case highlights a man who, while facing personal challenges, is a valued member of his community and is now the subject of a search that continues in the hope of bringing him home safely. The lack of concrete leads makes the public's awareness and any potential information they may have critically important in the ongoing effort to locate him and provide his family with the answers they so desperately need.

May 06, 2023

Akron

Ohio

Akron

Akron Police Departmen

330-375-2552

05/20/2026