Found Deceased SC - Jessie Jones, 87, car got stuck, walked off, Pineville area, Berkeley Co., 9 Feb 2023 *endangered*

[GuyfromCanada]

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - (Friday, February 10, 2023) The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for an elderly man last seen Thursday night at approximately 8 p.m. Deputies are looking for 87-year-old Jessie Jones. Jones is described as being 5’09” and approximately 160 pounds. He was last seen in the area of Sandlapper Lane, near Highway 45, wearing blue jeans and a grey shirt.

Deputies responded to Sandlapper Lane in the Pineville area of Berkeley County in reference to a disabled vehicle. Deputies met with the complainant who stated his vehicle got stuck and while he was trying to get help, Jones walked off. Deputies immediately searched the area for Jones and then began calling in resources to assist.

“I was made aware of a missing elderly male last night and immediately requested assistance to have all of the necessary resources available.” Sheriff Duane Lewis stated. “I have met with the family of Mr. Jones and assured them we are doing everything in our power to locate him. We are asking the public to please keep an eye out and to call Berkeley County dispatch immediately with any information regarding Mr. Jones.”

Currently, Jones is being searched for intensely. Searching units are utilizing ground searches with ATVs, bloodhounds and grid searches. Units are also searching by air with drones and SLED’s helicopter. Berkeley County deputies and detectives have been joined by Pineville Volunteer Fire Department, St. Stephen Rural Vol. Fire Dept. Company 15, Eadytown Rural Vol. Fire Dept. Company 13, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

The public is urged to call Berkeley County dispatch at 843-719-4505 with any information. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

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[GuyfromCanada]

MAR 23

No updates found, looks like Jessie is still missing.

 

[Darling136]

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[LadyL]

poor man
RIP Mr. Jones