Missing Danville Man Safely Located

Police thank public for assistance in search for 19-year-old Patrick Botkin.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Patrick Botkin, a 19-year-old Danville resident, has been safely located after going missing on February 24th. The Danville Police Department had asked the public for assistance in finding Botkin, who was last seen near the SOVAH Health emergency room before walking towards the fork in the road at West and South Main Streets.

Why it matters

The safe return of a missing person is always a positive outcome for the local community. Botkin's disappearance had raised concerns about his wellbeing, given that he has a medical condition that may require attention. The police's successful search and location of Botkin demonstrates the value of public engagement and cooperation in these types of cases.

The details

According to the police, Botkin was last seen around 6:24 p.m. on February 24th near the SOVAH Health emergency room before walking towards the fork in the road at West and South Main Streets. He was not a patient at the hospital. Botkin was wearing black boots, a black hoodie, and black pants, and is approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and 160 lbs with brown eyes and blond hair.

  • Botkin was last seen around 6:24 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • Botkin has been safely located after the initial missing person report.

The players

Patrick Botkin

A 19-year-old Danville resident who was reported missing on February 24th.

Danville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that led the search for Patrick Botkin and announced his safe return.

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The takeaway

This case demonstrates the importance of public cooperation and engagement with law enforcement when a person goes missing. The Danville community's assistance helped the police safely locate Patrick Botkin, highlighting the value of community-police partnerships in addressing public safety concerns.