FRANKLIN, Va. — Update: Franklin police said they have been found safe.
The following information was provided by the Franklin Police Department.
Name: Chanetta Bowers, 44 & Donnita Bowers, 38
Date last seen: July 19, 2025
Last known location: unknown
Physical description:
Chanetta Bowers: described as being approximately five feet, seven inches in height and weighing approximately 220 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a light pink shirt with black pants.
Donnita Bowers: described as being approximately five feet, seven inches in height and weighing approximately 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt with a jean skirt.
More details:
The cousins departed in Chanetta Bower’s black 2003 Mazda, Tribute SUV, Virginia license VMZ8843
If anyone has information about this incident or other criminal activity within the City of Franklin, they are asked to call Franklin Police at 757-562-8575, Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-516-7100, or contact us online at www.p3tips.com.
