Philadelphia, February 20, 2026
The search is ongoing for Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, who vanished after leaving a bar in Philadelphia. With no leads for 21 years, the FBI is offering a reward for information on their disappearance. Key details include their last known location and the missing vehicle associated with the case.
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Search Continues for Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone 21 Years After Disappearance
The search continues for Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, who disappeared 21 years ago after leaving a Philadelphia bar on February 19, 2005. The couple has not been seen or heard from since, and their case remains unsolved.
Ongoing Investigation and Unanswered Questions
Imbo and Petrone were last observed around 11:45 p.m. leaving Abilene’s bar and restaurant on South Street, heading towards Petrone’s vehicle, a black 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, which is also missing. Their sudden and complete disappearance, including no activity on their cell phones or personal finances, led investigators to believe they did not vanish voluntarily. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in their disappearance.
Background to the Disappearance
At the time of their disappearance, 34-year-old Danielle Imbo, a resident of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was a mortgage processor and technically married but separated from her husband, Joe Imbo. She was experiencing marital difficulties, with her husband having started an affair. Richard Petrone Jr., 35, resided in Philadelphia and worked at his family’s bakery. Both Danielle and Richard were devoted parents, with Danielle having a young son and Richard a teenage daughter, making their voluntary disappearance highly unlikely.
The couple had an on-again, off-again romantic relationship. Prior to their disappearance, Danielle had informed both her estranged husband and Richard that she was not interested in seeing either of them anymore, wishing to focus on herself and her son. The FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, has been investigating the case, chasing leads across the United States for two decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone?
A: Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone are individuals for whom a search continues, 21 years after their disappearance following a night out in Philadelphia.
Q: When did Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone disappear?
A: Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone disappeared 21 years ago on February 19, 2005.
Q: Where were Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone last seen?
A: Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone were last seen after leaving a Philadelphia bar.
Q: What was Danielle Imbo’s situation prior to her disappearance?
A: Prior to her disappearance, Danielle Imbo was experiencing marital difficulties, as her husband, Joe, had started an affair.
Q: What vehicle is associated with their disappearance?
A: Richard Petrone’s vehicle, a black 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, is also missing.
Q: Is there a reward for information?
A: The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in their disappearance.
Key Details of the Disappearance
| Individuals | Danielle Imbo, Richard Petrone |
| Event | Disappearance |
| Duration of Disappearance | 21 years |
| Date of Disappearance | February 19, 2005 |
| Last Known Location | Philadelphia bar |
| Missing Vehicle | Black 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup truck |
| Background Detail (Danielle Imbo) | Marital difficulties (husband had an affair) |
| Reward Offered | Up to $15,000 by the FBI |
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