Teen found safe, says Richland County deputies

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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the teen was located and is safe.

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Richland County deputies say 16-year-old Kamya Childs was last seen on Sunnydale Drive in Columbia on Thursday, Feb. 29.

Photo: Richland County Sheriff's Department

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen, say the department.

Richland County deputies say 16-year-old Kamya Childs was last seen on Sunnydale Drive in Columbia on Thursday, Feb. 29.

The teen is 5’2, 150 pounds and was last seen wearing a light purple sweatshirt, light blue jeans and white tennis shoes.

Investigators say she has short hair, usually wears a scarf on her head and does not have a cell phone with her.

Anyone who sees the teen is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at crimesc.com.