Search Underway for Missing 16-Year-old Girl in Columbia, S.C.

Search Underway for Missing 16-Year-old Girl in Columbia, S.C.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Richland County Sheriff’s Department is on an active search for a teenage girl who disappeared on Sunday. As described in a department news release, Zaniyah Bowman was last seen on the 300 block of Saluda River Road in Columbia.

Last Seen Communicating with an Adult Male

In a concerning development, deputies have indicated that Bowman was believed to be communicating with an adult man before she reportedly ran away from her home.

Description of the Missing Teen

The department provided a description of the missing teen; she was last seen wearing a red sweatshirt teamed with black pajama bottoms. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail.

Seeking Public Help

The sheriff’s department urges anyone who has information about her displacement to come forward. Those with crucial details can either call 911 or contact CrimeStoppers at crimesc.com.


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