Senior Alert Issued for Missing Chesapeake Resident
Authorities have launched a search for 72-year-old Robin Rosen Webb, who was last seen leaving her home early Tuesday morning.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Eldercare
The Virginia State Police issued a senior alert for 72-year-old Robin Rosen Webb after she left her residence on Harton Lane in Chesapeake. The search is active for the woman, who has a cognitive impairment and may be accompanied by a goldendoodle dog.
Why it matters
Senior alerts are critical public safety tools designed to quickly mobilize search efforts for vulnerable older adults, particularly those experiencing cognitive decline. Immediate community awareness can significantly increase the speed of a safe recovery.
Official state police documentation confirms the alert for a 72-year-old female with a documented cognitive impairment. The case is currently under active investigation by regional law enforcement.
The players
Virginia State Police
The state law enforcement agency responsible for issuing and coordinating emergency senior alerts.
Robin Rosen Webb
A 72-year-old resident of Chesapeake who was reported missing following her departure from home.
Chesapeake Police Department
The local agency handling the investigation and primary point of contact for reports regarding this case.
The details
The alert specifies that the individual left her residence on foot at 1 a.m. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 150 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Because she lives with a cognitive impairment, authorities are prioritizing a swift search of the surrounding Chesapeake area.
Timeline
The individual departed her residence at 1 a.m. on October 14, 2026.
Health Landscape
The search follows the established activation protocols of the Virginia Senior Alert program, which requires law enforcement to verify cognitive impairment prior to public notification. This highlights the ongoing reliance on state-level safety nets to support vulnerable aging populations.
Residents in the Chesapeake area are encouraged to report any sightings of the individual or her goldendoodle to local police immediately. Contact the Chesapeake Police Department at 757-382-6161 if you have any relevant information regarding her whereabouts.
The takeaway
When a senior with cognitive impairment goes missing, community vigilance is the most effective factor in ensuring a safe return. Please contact the Chesapeake Police Department at 757-382-6161 with any information regarding this ongoing search.
Further reading
For resources on navigating memory health and safety, visit Eldercare.
