News Summary
Authorities in Beaufort County, South Carolina, are actively searching for multiple individuals reported missing. Henry T. Watkins, Abel Santos Robles, Jennifer Hollowell Watkins, and Gabriella Brock have not been seen or heard from recently. Local law enforcement is requesting the community’s assistance in providing any information that could aid in their safe return. Family members are deeply concerned for their loved ones and have reported these cases to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, which continues to investigate each disappearance with urgency.
Beaufort County, South Carolina – Authorities have launched searches for multiple individuals reported missing in Beaufort County. Concerned family members have reported them missing to local law enforcement, prompting an active investigation by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
The first individual reported missing is Henry T. Watkins, a 30-year-old male from St. Helena Island. Watkins was last heard from on Wednesday night around 9 p.m. Family members alerted authorities when they could not contact him after that time. He is approximately 5′9″ tall, weighs about 120 pounds, and is believed to be driving a blue Honda Civic with South Carolina license plate number 590BAL. The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about Watkins’ whereabouts to reach out to the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Another missing person is Abel Santos Robles, a 46-year-old male from St. Helena Island. Robles has not been seen or communicated with anyone since June 23. He was reported missing by family members who provided a description of his last known clothing: a plaid shirt, blue jeans, and work boots. It is believed that Robles is driving a white 2004 Ford Excursion with South Carolina license plates. Tips regarding his location can be directed to Lieutenant Malphrus at 843-255-3233 or through the non-emergency dispatch line.
The search also includes Jennifer Hollowell Watkins, a 45-year-old woman last seen early Friday morning on VOA Road in Washington. She was reportedly on foot at the time of her disappearance and was last observed wearing a teal t-shirt, black leggings, and flip-flops. She may have been carrying a green backpack. The public is encouraged to provide any information that may aid in locating her by contacting the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111 or submitting tips anonymously via Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400.
Additionally, Gabriella Brock, a 17-year-old girl, was reported as a runaway on May 4 after she left her home in Lady’s Island around 5 p.m. Her means of transportation and direction of travel remain unknown at this time. Brock is described as 5′ tall, weighing 98 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. At the time she went missing, she was last seen wearing black leggings, a large black shirt, and her glasses. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about Brock to call the non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is treating these cases with urgency as they request the community’s help in providing any leads or information. Local residents are urged to stay vigilant and report any sightings or information related to these missing individuals as soon as possible.
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Additional Resources
- WTOC: Missing St. Helena Island Man
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- WITN: Missing Woman in Beaufort County
- Google Search: Beaufort County missing persons
- Live 5 News: Deputies Searching for Missing Man
- Google Scholar: Missing Persons Beaufort County
- WCTI: Sheriff’s Help in Locating Missing Woman
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Persons
- ABC News 4: Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old
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