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Search underway for missing South Carolina man who hasn’t been seen for days

A search is underway for a South Carolina man who has been missing for days.

Tyrese Lawson was publicly reported missing by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office Monday. The 25-year-old man has not been seen since April 10, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

Lawson, who is from the Summerton area of Clarendon County, was last seen in Santee, according to the release.

Tyrese Lawson was reported missing by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Tyrese Lawson was reported missing by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office

There was no word if Lawson was alone when he was last seen. The sheriff’s office did not say if foul play was suspected in Lawson’s disappearance.

The sheriff’s office described Lawson as a 6-foot-3, 235-pound man who was last seen wearing a black shirt and pants.

Lawson might be driving a Nissan Altima with tinted windows, according to the release.

Anyone who has seen Lawson, or has information about him, is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 803-534-3550, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.

In the case of an emergency, always call 911.

“This individual was reported missing and as far as we know, was last seen in or near Santee,” Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said in the release. “Please let us know if you have any information on where he is.”

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This story was originally published April 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM with the headline "Search underway for missing South Carolina man who hasn’t been seen for days."

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