News Summary
On a concerning day in Beaufort County, two women, Sarah Nicole Sullivan and Melinda Michelle Scott, were reported missing. Fortunately, by the afternoon, both women were located safe and unharmed. Their disappearances had created significant concern in the community, but the swift response from law enforcement and public cooperation led to their safe return, providing relief to their families and friends.
Beaufort County, SC – Two Missing Women Located Safe
On July 18, 2025, both Sarah Nicole Sullivan, age 35, and Melinda Michelle Scott, age 47, were reported missing in Beaufort County, South Carolina. As of 4:00 p.m. on the same day, authorities have confirmed that both women were located safe and unharmed, alleviating concerns over their safety.
Sullivan was first reported missing by her family at approximately 9:30 a.m. on July 18, after she had not been seen since around 3:00 a.m. that morning. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, as it is currently unknown whether she left the area on foot or was picked up by someone.
Scott was reported missing later the same day at around 11:00 a.m. Her family expressed growing concern for her safety as she had not been seen or heard from since her birthday on June 29, around 9:00 p.m. The extended absence raised alarms, prompting her family to seek help in locating her.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office classified both women as missing and endangered due to the circumstances surrounding their disappearances. The Sheriff’s Office actively sought the public’s assistance in locating them, urging anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Community Response
The locations of Sullivan and Scott sparked significant concern within the community, leading to a swift response from law enforcement agencies. As word spread about their missing status, local residents expressed their worries and sentiments, emphasizing the importance of community support in such critical situations.
Background on the Missing Women
Sarah Nicole Sullivan was last seen early in the morning of July 18, raising questions about her activities leading up to her disappearance. Family members reported her missing shortly thereafter, highlighting their fears for her safety.
Meanwhile, Melinda Michelle Scott’s missing case had an even longer timeline, as she had been unaccounted for since her birthday on June 29. This absence, paired with the family’s heightened anxiety over her well-being, contributed to the urgency with which her case was handled by authorities.
The prompt resolution of both cases is a reminder of the effectiveness of community cooperation and law enforcement’s ability to respond quickly to concerns regarding missing persons. The successful outcome—the safe return of both women—is a relief to their families and friends, who no longer have to bear the weight of uncertainty.
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Additional Resources
- WSAV: Beaufort County Searching for 2 Separate Missing Women
- Live 5 News: Beaufort County Deputies Locate 2 Missing Endangered Women
- MSN: Beaufort County Authorities Seek Public Help in Search for Missing Woman
- WTOC: Two Women Reported Missing and Endangered within Hours of Each Other in Beaufort
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Persons
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