Beaufort County deputies locate missing woman

BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - [UPDATE] The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office said as of 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, Adkins has been located.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating an endangered 31-year-old woman last seen Monday evening.

Deputies said Melody Rose Adkins of Beaufort was last seen around 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at a residence on Riverbank Drive. Her family reported her missing Tuesday evening, Sept. 29.

According to investigators, there is significant concern for Adkins’ safety and well-being due to the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Description and clothing

Adkins is described as:

• 5 feet, 7 inches tall
• Weighing approximately 180 pounds
• Red hair and blue eyes (authorities noted that while released photos show her with black hair, her hair is currently red)

She was last seen wearing orange floral pants, a purple galaxy-style jacket featuring a star pattern and dark shoes.

Deputies noted that Adkins was also reported to have visible bruising and swelling on her face at the time of her disappearance.

How to report tips

Anyone who has seen Adkins or has information regarding her whereabouts is urged to call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office nonemergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.