Search for missing woman feared to be in danger is over, SC sheriff says
A search for a missing South Carolina woman who was feared to be in danger is over.
Chelsea Clayton was safety located, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday.
“Thanks to the stories run by our local media partners, a community member that had seen Clayton knew to contact (the sheriff’s department) and was able to advise of Clayton’s location,” the sheriff’s department said in a news release.
Clayton was publicly reported missing Monday. The 33-year-old had not been seen for days, the sheriff’s department said.
Clayton was last seen July 19, according to the release. At about 6:20 p.m. last Saturday, Clayton was seen leaving the Circle K convenience store/gas station, at the intersection of Leesburg and Trotter roads, when she got into an unknown vehicle that was headed toward Garners Ferry Road, the sheriff’s department said.
The sheriff’s department did not say if foul play was suspected in Clayton’s disappearance, but said the 33-year-old “is believed to be a danger to herself.” Information about why Clayton could be a threat to herself was not available.
The sheriff’s department also said it’s also concerned that Clayton got into a vehicle with an unknown individual.
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This story was originally published July 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM with the headline "Search for missing woman feared to be in danger is over, SC sheriff says."
