Franklin Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Mother and Son
Franklin Police are searching for a missing 39-year-old woman, Amanda Rottenhoffer, and her 6-year-old son, Matthew, who were last seen in Franklin, Virginia.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 21, 2026 — Franklin Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing 39-year-old woman and her 6-year-old son. The individuals have been identified as Amanda Rottenhoffer and Matthew.
Authorities confirmed that both Amanda Rottenhoffer and Matthew were last seen in Franklin, Virginia. The specific date and time they were last seen have not been publicly disclosed. Details regarding their physical descriptions, clothing they may have been wearing, or the exact circumstances surrounding their disappearance are also not immediately available.
The Franklin Police Department is actively conducting a search for the missing individuals. No further information regarding the investigative steps being taken by the police department has been released at this time. Information about any potential leads or specific areas of interest in the search has not been provided.
The investigation is ongoing. The police department has not yet released information on whether this is considered a voluntary missing persons case or if foul play is suspected.
Officials are urging anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Amanda Rottenhoffer or Matthew to contact the Franklin Police Department. The contact number or any specific instructions for providing tips were not immediately available in the provided summary. The public’s assistance is considered vital in this ongoing search effort. The nature of the missing persons alert, such as Amber Alert status, was not specified.
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