Police in Charleston has been searching for Sophie Benton, a 14-year-old South Carolina girl, since Wednesday 27 December.
She was last seen after leaving her home in West Ashley, and reports claim she may have been spotted in the west colonial neighborhood of Carolina Bay.
Despite an active search by investigators, the whereabouts of Sophie remain unknown. With clues pointing to her presence in Charleston, members of the community have formed an effort led by law enforcement to locate her and ensure her safety.
Everyone is hoping for a safe return of Sophie to her family.
When last seen, there was no description of what Sophie Benton may have been wearing. Knowing only her age, authorities conducted a thorough search through the towns in close vicinity to her home.
Despite the lack of information available, detectives employed the full extent of their resources in an effort to locate her.
Sophie Benton located
The Charleston Police Department put out an announcement on Wednesday, 27 December 2022, that 15-year-old Sophie Benton, who had been reported missing from West Ashley the day before, had been found safe.
The investigators had been making great strides in locating her whereabouts and are relieved to report that she is now secure.
For the safety of her and her family’s privacy, authorities have yet to give further details about the situation leading up to Sophie being reported as missing and have no plans of disseminating more information until their investigation is concluded.
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