Lugoff, South Carolina – Authorities are searching for a 36-year-old man missing from Lugoff in Kershaw County.
According to the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office, Cory Larry Bethea Jr. was last seen around 9 a.m. Friday, February 13, leaving his residence on Fort Jackson Road. Deputies issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert for Bethea and his vehicle.
Investigators said Bethea was driving a 2009 Dodge Caravan bearing South Carolina tag number 320AIW at the time of his disappearance. Both Bethea and the vehicle have been entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
Bethea is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing about 290 pounds.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance but is asking the public for assistance in locating him.
Anyone with information regarding Bethea’s whereabouts is urged to contact Investigator Michael Davidson at 803-425-1512. Tips can also be submitted by email.
The alert may be particularly relevant for residents and commuters who travel along Fort Jackson Road and surrounding areas in Lugoff.
Officials said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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