Kanawha County, WV – The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that 14-year-old Taylor Marie Wilson has been located and is safe. Wilson had been reported missing since October 12, 2025, when she was last seen on 19th Street in Dunbar.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the teen’s photo and information were widely shared across social media as part of a community search effort. On Friday, officials posted an update stating that Wilson had been found safe, ending a nearly three-week search that had drawn attention throughout Kanawha County and nearby areas including Cross Lanes, Nitro, and Elkview.
Authorities have not released further details about where Wilson was found or the circumstances of her disappearance, citing privacy concerns for the minor.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for community members who shared information and assisted in the search. “We thank everyone who helped spread the word,” officials said in a statement.
Residents are encouraged to continue reporting sightings or information related to missing juveniles to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office.
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