Missing Orangeburg County teen found safe, according to sheriff
Published: Apr. 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM EDT
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a missing 15-year-old has been found safe.
Deputies say Peyton Gaines was last seen Monday near Jermaine Lane.
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Gaines is described as 5 foot 10 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds, according to deputies.
“He was last seen on Monday at an Orangeburg address,” the Sheriff said. “If you’ve seen him, please call us.”
Gaines has been located, according to deputies.
Anyone with information on Gaines is asked to call the Orangeburg County Communications Center at 803-534-3550.
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