Search ends for missing toddler, Richland County deputies say
The search for a missing toddler in Columbia ended Sunday, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
“Brooklyn Scott has been found and is safe,” the sheriff’s department said in a 12:33 p.m. news release.
Information about where and when Brooklyn was found was not available. Although the 3-year-old girl has been found, the sheriff’s department said an investigation into her disappearance is ongoing.
At about 9:30 a.m., the sheriff’s department said Brooklyn was last seen early Sunday morning. The child was last seen at about 3 a.m., in the 1600 block of Longcreek Drive near Exit 65 on Interstate 20.
There was no word whether Brooklyn walked away or if foul play was suspected in her disappearance.
Anyone who has information about Brooklyn’s disappearance is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC, or submit an online tip.
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This story was originally published November 12, 2023 at 10:51 AM.
