Clermont, FL – Authorities in Lake County are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 18-year-old woman who was last seen Sunday evening in Clermont.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Samantha Phillips was last seen at her residence in Clermont on Sunday, January 19, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Deputies say she left the home with her school items, including a laptop and a bag of clothes.
Phillips is described as an 18-year-old female, standing 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, authorities say she was wearing black pants and a black shirt.
The sheriff’s office has not released additional details regarding where Phillips may have been headed or the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. No vehicle information has been provided at this time.
Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen Phillips, recognizes her description, or has information that could help locate her to come forward as soon as possible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact LCSO Detective Norcross at 352-343-9529 or Crimeline. Tips can also be submitted by email to Tips@lcso.org. Officials note that the sheriff’s office social media pages may not be regularly monitored after normal business hours, and phone or email contact is encouraged to ensure information is received promptly.
Missing person cases are considered time-sensitive, and authorities say even small details could be critical in helping bring Phillips home safely.
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