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Frank Lewis Sims Jr., a 63-year-old Black male, was last seen in Richmond, Virginia on September 19, 2022. He has not been heard from since that day. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, and there is concern for his well-being as he requires medication and may be in need of medical attention.

At the time of his disappearance, Sims was described as being 6'0" tall and weighing 260 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities have indicated that he may ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 19, 2022

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Frank

Lewis Sims Jr.

63

63

6'0 inches

260 lbs

Black

Male

In the city of Richmond, Virginia, a family and community were left with unending questions following the disappearance of Frank Lewis Sims Jr.. At 63 years old, Mr. Sims was a Black male, standing at a height of 6 feet tall and weighing around 260 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.. Concern for his well-being was heightened by the fact that he requires medication for a medical condition and may have been in need of medical attention when he vanished. His sudden absence created a void filled with worry, as those who know him were left to wonder about his safety and whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. Frank Lewis Sims Jr. was last seen in Richmond on September 19, 2022, and tragically, he has not been seen or heard from since that day. Authorities believe he may be traveling in a black 1994 Ford Taurus, a detail that has been shared in the hopes that someone might spot the vehicle and provide a crucial lead. The lack of communication from Mr. Sims is completely out of character, deepening the fears of his loved ones who are desperate for any news. The days have turned into a long, painful wait for answers in a case where details are distressingly few. The investigation into Frank Lewis Sims Jr.'s whereabouts remains open, but leads have been scarce, leaving the case shrouded in mystery. With no communication and no significant evidence to point to his location, the situation is classified as an endangered missing person case. The Richmond Police Department is the investigating agency, holding onto hope that a member of the public will come forward with information that could solve this perplexing and heartbreaking disappearance. Overall, the case is marked by a profound lack of available information, which has made the search exceptionally difficult and has left his family and community in a state of prolonged anguish, waiting for the day that Frank Lewis Sims Jr. comes home..

Sep 19, 2022

Richmond

Virginia

Richmond

Richmond Police Departmen

804-646-5100

07/08/2026