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14-year-old South Carolina girl reported missing in West Columbia

A search is underway for a missing South Carolina teenager.

Estafany Suriano Sanchez was publicly reported missing by the West Columbia Police Department Tuesday night. That’s the same day her family told authorities that the 14-year-old ran away from home, police said in a news release.

Information about where and when Estafany was last seen was not available.

Estafany Suriano Sanchez was reported missing.
Estafany Suriano Sanchez was reported missing. West Columbia Police Department

There was no word if the Lexington County teen was alone when she was last seen. Police did not say if foul play is involved in Estafany’s disappearance.

Police described Estafany as a 5-foot-6, 120-pound girl with brown eyes and brown hair. The teen was possibly wearing a pink shirt and gray pants when she was last seen.

Anyone who has seen Estafany, or has information about her, is asked to call police at 803-794-0721 x274, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit a tip online.

In the case of an emergency, always call 911.

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