Sumter County deputies searching for 16-year-old last seen on Valleybrook Road

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Sumter County deputies searching for 16-year-old Taleyah Willis who was last seen on Valleybrook Road in Sumter County.

Photo: Sumter County Sheriff's Office

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says Taleyah Willis was located and ran away again.

Willis was last seen at her home on Valleybrook Road wearing a black hoodie and black leggings, say Sumter County deputies.

The sheriff’s office says she has been seen in the area of Hwy. 441 near Hillcrest Middle School and Young’s convenience store.

Deputies believe she may be trying to get to Charleston.

Anyone who sees Willis is asked to contact 911, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000 or submit a tip at p3tips.com.

ORIGINAL STORY (POSTED: JAN. 5, 2024):

Sumter County deputies searching for 16-year-old Taleyah Willis who was last seen on Valleybrook Road in Sumter County.

Photo: Sumter County Sheriff's Office

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 16-year-old, say the sheriff’s office.

Sumter County investigators say 16-year-old Taleyah Willis was last seen at her home on Valleybrook Road on Jan. 4, 2024 around 2 a.m.

Willis was last seen wearing a blue and white Nike jacket, gray jogging pants and a pink bonnet, say Sumter County deputies.

Anyone who sees Willis is asked to contact 911 or the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000.

Investigators say anyone can also report it anonymously for a reward to CrimeStoppers at p3tips.com.