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Search underway for missing South Carolina teenager with medical issues

A search is underway for a missing South Carolina teenager who has medical issues.

Alissa Cheyenne Davis publicly reported missing by the Cayce Police Department Monday. The 16-year-old runaway has not been seen for days, police said in a news release.

On April 17, Davis left her home of her own free will, according to the release.

Alissa Cheyenne Davis was reported missing by the Cayce Police Department.
Alissa Cheyenne Davis was reported missing by the Cayce Police Department. Cayce Police Department

Davis left with 22-year-old Demetrius Gaudlock and is believed to be in the Jefferson, Georgia area, police said. Information about any connections Davis or Gaudlock have to the Georgia city, more than 180 miles from Lexington County, was not available.

Davis has allergies and needs an EpiPen, police said. She also has other medical conditions that require medication, which she did not take when she left home, according to the release.

Police described Davis as a 5-foot-5, 100-pound female with black hair and a nose piercing.

Anyone who sees Davis, or knows where she can be located, is asked to call police 803-794-0456, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit an online tip.

In the case of an emergency, always call 911.

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