Since Wednesday, December 27, police in Charleston have been looking for Sophie Benton, a 14-year-old girl from South Carolina.
She was last seen leaving her West Ashley house, and there are rumors that she was seen in Carolina Bay’s west colonial district.
Even with a diligent search by detectives, Sophie’s location is still unclear. The community has organized an operation headed by law enforcement to find her and guarantee her safety after receiving hints that she may be in Charleston.
Everyone is hopeful Sophie makes it back to her family safely.
There was no indication of Sophie Benton’s clothing when she was last seen. With only her age in hand, authorities thoroughly searched the towns surrounding her residence.
Detectives used every resource at their disposal to try and find her, even in the absence of any information.
On Wednesday, December 27, 2022, the Charleston Police Department released a statement announcing the safe return of 15-year-old Sophie Benton, who had been reported missing from West Ashley the previous day.
It is with great relief that the investigators announce that they have made significant progress in figuring out where she has been hiding.
Authorities have not yet released any information regarding the circumstances that led to Sophie’s report as missing, and they do not intend to do so until their investigation is complete, out of respect for the privacy of Sophie and her family.