North Las Vegas, Nevada | October 19, 2025 – The North Las Vegas community is in shock after 75-year-old Bessie Holleman vanished without a trace on the evening of October 19. Authorities, along with Bessie’s family, are pleading for assistance in locating the elderly woman who has not been seen or heard from since leaving her home.
What Happened?
Bessie Holleman was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on October 19, leaving her home near the 2100 block of Kenneth Road, located near North Pecos Road and East Lake Mead Boulevard in North Las Vegas. According to authorities, Bessie has not returned home, and her sudden disappearance has raised significant concern among her family and the local police department.
Who Is Bessie Holleman?
Bessie is described as 5 feet tall, weighing around 135 pounds, with short gray hair and brown eyes. When she was last seen, Bessie was wearing a short-sleeved peach-colored T-shirt, green sweatpants, and white shoes. She is known to have early-stage dementia, which may cause her to become disoriented or confused, making her situation even more critical.
Bessie does not have a cell phone or identification with her, which complicates the search efforts. However, authorities believe she may have been trying to reach one of her familiar spots—Bighorn Casino or Smith’s Food and Drug located at 2255 Las Vegas Boulevard North. Investigators believe she could have been walking towards these locations, which she has frequented in the past.
The Search Efforts
The North Las Vegas Police Department has launched an urgent search for Bessie, and they are asking the public to be vigilant for any sightings of her. As time is of the essence, law enforcement has called on anyone with information to come forward immediately. Authorities have also asked residents to check their security cameras or doorbell footage for any footage that may help locate Bessie.
Her family, who are deeply distressed by her disappearance, are also urging anyone who may have seen Bessie around the North Pecos, East Lake Mead, or Las Vegas Boulevard areas to come forward with any information.
What You Can Do
If you have seen a woman matching Bessie Holleman’s description or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the North Las Vegas Police Department immediately at 702-633-9111. Your tip could be crucial in bringing her home safely.
Bessie’s family and the community are holding onto hope that someone will be able to provide the missing piece of information that will help bring her home.
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Help spread the word about Bessie’s disappearance and stay alert for any signs of her in the area. Every tip counts, and together, we can help reunite Bessie with her family.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
