Lake City, Florida — Deputies are searching for a 36-year-old woman reported missing near a west Lake City corridor.
According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Shawna Michelle Harrelson was reported missing after she left on foot around lunchtime on Thursday, March 12 and has not returned.
Investigators say Harrelson is 5 feet 9 inches tall and approximately 90 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. When she was last seen, she was reportedly wearing a gray beanie and baggy clothing.
Authorities say Harrelson is normally in the area of Southwest Green Acres Way and U.S. Highway 90 West, a corridor west of central Lake City that includes residential areas and local businesses.
Deputies have not released additional details about where Harrelson may have been heading when she left or what circumstances may have led to the disappearance. Officials are asking residents in the area to review any security camera footage and report potential sightings.
According to the sheriff’s office, locating Harrelson quickly could help investigators determine her welfare and current whereabouts.
Community members who travel along the U.S. 90 West corridor or live near SW Green Acres Way may notice increased awareness efforts as deputies seek information.
Students, commuters, and workers traveling through the area may also encounter social media alerts circulating locally as authorities continue the search.
Anyone who sees Harrelson or has information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office at (386) 719-2005.
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