Missing: 16-year-old Charlotte “Bowie” Drozd last seen near Seattle’s Space Needle on Oct. 5.
Charlotte “Bowie” Drozd, the 16-year-old daughter of The Flaming Lips’ drummer and instrumentalist Steven Drozd, has been reported missing in Seattle, Washington. She was last seen on the morning of Saturday, October 5, near the Space Needle, a popular landmark in the city.
The Seattle Police Department has confirmed that they are investigating her disappearance.
According to the police report, Charlotte, who is nicknamed Bowie, was last spotted around 11:30 a.m. while riding the Seattle monorail near the Space Needle. She is described as approximately 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing khaki shorts and pink shoes.
The Seattle Police Department has classified Charlotte as a missing or runaway juvenile and has assigned a detective from the Missing Persons Unit to her case. Authorities are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward and assist in their investigation.
Charlotte’s father, Steven Drozd, along with The Flaming Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne, has taken to social media to spread awareness about the situation and ask for the public’s help in finding her. On Monday, October 7, both Steven and Wayne posted about Charlotte’s disappearance on Instagram, expressing their concern and pleading for any information that could help bring her home.
“URGENT!!! Please help if you can!!! Steven’s daughter (she is 16 years old) is missing!!!” Wayne Coyne wrote in an Instagram post. “She was last seen at the Space Needle early on Saturday. I’ll post more info as soon as I can.”
The post also included a series of hashtags, such as “#BringBowieHome,” “#MissingPerson,” and “#MissingChild,” to raise awareness and draw attention to Charlotte’s case. Wayne’s post has received an outpouring of support, with many fans sharing the post and expressing their hope for Charlotte’s safe return.
In the comments section, Steven Drozd responded to Wayne’s post, thanking him for his help. “Thank you Wayne for posting. We don’t know what to do,” Steven wrote, highlighting the deep concern and worry the family is experiencing.
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The Flaming Lips’ official Facebook page has also shared the missing persons poster for Charlotte, urging fans and the public to keep an eye out for any information that might help find her. The post has been widely circulated online, as fans of the band and others rally to help spread the word.
The Seattle Police Department has made it clear that they are taking the case seriously, and they have encouraged anyone with information about Charlotte’s location to contact them immediately.
Those who may have seen Charlotte or have information that could help in the search are urged to contact the Seattle Police Department at 206-625-5011. Alternatively, Bowie’s mother, Becky, can also be reached directly for tips or information.
As the search for Charlotte continues, her family, friends, and the music community remain hopeful for her safe return. The Drozd family has not provided further details at this time, but they are leaning on the support of their community and fans to help raise awareness during this difficult period.
Charlotte’s disappearance has deeply affected her family and the broader Flaming Lips fanbase, with many expressing their thoughts and prayers online, hoping for a positive outcome. Authorities are continuing to investigate, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
For now, the family and police are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any possible sightings or information that could help locate Charlotte.
