West Columbia teen goes missing, police say

A West Columbia teenager is missing, according to a statement from the local police department.

Nazareth Nicolle Sanchez-Peralta, 14, was reported missing March 18, according to the statement. She is described as a Hispanic female, standing at 5-feet-2-inches tall.

She has long, black hair and was last seen wearing a pink shirt, jeans, black and white Vans sneakers, silver stud earrings and a silver ring on her left hand. She was last seen on Hammond Avenue in West Columbia.

The last time anyone communicated with Nazareth was on March 24, according to police.

Police ask anyone with information to contact the West Columbia Police Department at 803-794-0721 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.

Emily Bohatch

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