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61-Year-Old Rockville Centre Woman Reported Missing by Police; Intense Search Underway

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By Published: September 20 2023

LongIsland.com

According to Detectives, Tawannia Pedlar, 61, was last seen in her Main Avenue home.

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Tawannia Pedlar, 61.

The Missing Persons Squad reports the details of a Missing Adult that occurred on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from Rockville Centre and was reported to police on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 3:52 p.m.
 
According to Detectives, Tawannia Pedlar, 61, was last seen in her Main Avenue home. She is described as a female black, 5’3” tall, approximately 100 pounds, with black hair, and brown eyes. Her clothing description is unknown and it is believed she travelled to the Rockaway area of Queens, NY.
 
Detective’s request anyone with information regarding the above listed missing adult to please contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.  All callers will remain anonymous.