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Lexington SC police report missing teen, last seen at River Bluff High School

Lexington Police are searching for 17-year-old Jay’la Clark, who was last seen Tuesday morning at River Bluff High School. 
Lexington Police are searching for 17-year-old Jay’la Clark, who was last seen Tuesday morning at River Bluff High School. 

The Lexington Police Department says it is searching for 17-year-old Jay’la Clark, who was last seen Tuesday morning at River Bluff High School.

Police described Clark as 5-foot-3 and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a grey/black jacket, with pink, purple and white Crocs shoes, the department said.

Lexington police said they consider Clark a runaway, but said she is not believed to be in danger.

Residents with information can contact detective Earl Alewine at 803-358-7262, or ealewine@lexsc.com.

Information about the missing teenager was first reported by police Wednesday morning.

Morgan Hughes
The State
Morgan Hughes covers Columbia news for The State. She previously reported on health, education and local governments in Wyoming. She has won awards in Wyoming and Wisconsin for feature writing and investigative journalism. Her work has also been recognized by the South Carolina Press Association.
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