Police searching for 11-year-old missing in Sumter

SUMTER, SC – An 11-year-old girl has gone missing in Sumter. It is suspected that she has run away from home.

Police are now searching for the girl and asking for the community’s help.

Missing since Tuesday night

Jozanna Lynn Quezada, 11, was last seen at the corner of Edghill Road and Raccoon Road at about 6 p.m. on March 30. She left her residence on Sans Souci Road at about 5:30 p.m.

Jozanna has brown hair, brown eyes is 5 feet tall, and about 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray T-shirt with pink stripes and elbow-length sleeves, and no shoes.

Jozanna does not have any medical concerns. Anyone who sees Jozanna is asked to call 911, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 436-2000, or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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