Teen found safe, say West Columbia Police

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WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The West Columbia Police Department says the teen was found safe.

Original Story (Posted: Sept. 3, 2024):

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Officers with the West Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a 16-year-old who was reported as a runaway by her family, said the department.

Officers said 16-year-old Jasmine Johnson was reported by her family as a runaway on Monday, September 2.

Johnson is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 110 pounds.

Investigators said she has red hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing pajama pants and a t-shirt.

Anyone with information on the teen’s location is asked to contact Detective Taylor at 803-794-0721 ext. 207 or submit an anonymous tip to CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at crimesc.com or through their P3 tips app.