ALLENDALE, SC — A Jacksonville woman was reported missing in South Carolina after authorities discovered her abandoned vehicle on a dirt road in Allendale County Tuesday night with the keys still inside, according to the sheriff’s office.
Jessica Rapsys, 27, was last seen on August 13 at around 7:30 or 8 p.m., according to authorities.
Officials said Rapsys got lost on the way from Jacksonville to her aunt’s house. Her aunt tried to meet her halfway, but Rapsys never showed up, Missing People in America said.
On August 14, at around 9:15 p.m., police found Rapsy’s car with the keys inside and her cellphone nearby, but they were reportedly unable to locate her.
Authorities said it was wedged across the tracks that run through the community of Martin in northwest Allendale County, Allendale County Sheriff James Freeman told WJBF. Freeman told WJBF the tracks where Rapsys’ car was found were on private property in Creek Plantation.
According to the AWARE Foundation, Rapsys is described as blonde, brown-eyed, 5’7″ tall and weighing about 100 pounds.
News4JAX reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the following statement was issued.
“We are always ready to assist other law enforcement agencies in investigations and will follow up on all leads within our area of responsibility.
Our missing persons investigators are informed and able and willing to assist in any way they can.”
Vic Micolucci, Director of Community Engagement at JSO
Anyone who believes they have information regarding her disappearance or current whereabouts is asked to call the Allendale County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 584-7067 or leave a tip through Crimestoppers at https://www.888crimesc.com or by calling 1-888-CRIMESC or 1-888-274-6372.
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