Sumter PD: 13-year-old last seen at relative’s home has been located

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SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter PD says the 13-year-old was located.

Original Story (Posted: March 3, 2025):

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter PD is asking for public help finding a 13-year-old who was last seen at the home of relatives, said the police department.

According to Sumter Police Department, 13-year-old Ja’Ziah Burgess was last seen at the home of relatives on Cecil Street in Sumter before she left without permission between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday, March 2, and has not returned. 

She ran away recently from the same location before returning, said Sumter PD.

Burgess is 4 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 105 lbs., and was wearing a cheetah print hair wrap.

If you see her or know where she is call the Sumter Police Department at 803-436-2700. Always dial 911 in an emergency.