Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Seeks the Public’s Help in Locating Mountain Rest Woman Reported Missing

Update: 08/03/2020 5:30pm…

An investigator with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, a few minutes ago, said that 39 year old Teresa Dawn Witt of Mountain Rest has been located and is safe.  Teresa was reported missing on Saturday.

Original Story:

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help today in locating a Mountain Rest woman who has been entered missing into the National Crimes Information Center database.

39 year old Teresa Dawn Witt was last seen getting into a silver 2012 Kia Forte between 9:30pm and 10pm on Thursday, July 30th in the parking lot of a business on Highway 123 at Wells Highway. Teresa has not had any contact with her family since that time. She was reported missing by a family member Saturday.

According to information obtained by deputies, Teresa left willingly and may be in the company of a man.

However, another individual reported to the Sheriff’s Office that they spoke with Teresa by phone on Friday, July 31st and that Teresa reported that she was okay.  

According to information obtained, deputies do not believe that foul play is involved.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to hear from Teresa to make sure that she is okay and safe.  

Anyone with any information is welcome to call the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at 864-638-4111 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC or leave a tip online at http://www.oconeesccrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=583&.