SC SC - Joel Inbody 12, Endangered due to age & weather, took family car, dark Toyota Camry, last seen1:40pm on Fonthill Dr, Columbia, 10 Dec 2025

[nhmemorymaker]

Lots of kids on both Mom's and Dad's side of the family. I wonder how that has played out over time.

Has anyone seen any clarification of why the broken arm?

 

[tlcya]

https://www.facebook.com/RichlandCountySheriffsDepartment/posts/pfbid0e9XGo1fznvv5U9JN9AMvmgwru2TqfsUpFKzpATt5upi52GyfwXHVJkbTnZizRW47l

MISSING

Joel Inbody, 12 years old, was last seen in the area of Fonthill Dr around 1:40 p.m. today, December 10, 2025.

He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants with a blast cast on his right arm.
RCSD investigators are concerned for his safety. Due to his young age and the current cold weather conditions, there is reason to believe he may be in danger.

It is possible he may be in a dark Toyota Camry with SC tag # UMZ329.

If anyone has seen Joel, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, call 911 or RCSD at (803)576-3000.

Authorities search for boy who drove off in family's car

Richland County authorities are searching for a 12-year-old boy who went missing Wednesday afternoon, officials said.

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Richland County deputies search for missing 12-year-old

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office (RCSD) is asking for the community’s help in the search for a 12-year-old last seen on Wednesday afternoon.

www.wistv.com

RCSD said 12-year-old Joel Inbody was last seen in the area of Fonthill Drive, northeast of Columbia.

Deputies also said he may be in a dark Toyota Camry with SC tag # UMZ329.

Search underway for 12-year-old last seen Wednesday afternoon

Richland County deputies are searching for 12-year-old Joel Inbody, last seen on Fonthill Drive Wednesday afternoon.

www.wltx.com

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Joel's father, William Inbody, is pleading for his son's safe return.

"Joel, if you’re watching this somehow, just know that I love you and I hope that you are safe and sound,” William said. “Just please come home. I’m not going to be mad just please come home.”

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More pictures in the video

um, after watching this I am uneasy. I will leave it at that for the moment.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Ring Neighbors

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This is the ring camera footage of Joel leaving in the car.
He drives well for a 12 year old with a cast MOO.

Is it a 100% fact he was the person driving the car? (Just want to confirm.)

Reading between the lines, I speculate there was an argument, emotional outburst, or something similar and he took off shortly thereafter in the car. I don't blame his parent(s), but thinking about a 12-year-old driving a vehicle is terrifying to me. Especially one who is emotionally volatile, if he is.

I hope he does not try to drive home and instead calls 911, if he has a phone, or asks someone to call the police to come get him.

 

[tlcya]

Is it a 100% fact he was the person driving the car? (Just want to confirm.)

Reading between the lines, I speculate there was an argument, emotional outburst, or something similar and he took off shortly thereafter in the car. I don't blame his parent(s), but thinking about a 12-year-old driving a vehicle is terrifying to me. Especially one who is emotionally volatile, if he is.

I hope he does not try to drive home and instead calls 911, if he has a phone, or asks someone to call the police to come get him.

not to mention one arm casted. difficult enough for an emotionally upset (if he was) 12 year old to drive but a cast added to the equation is worrisome.

 

[adot0902]

Is it a 100% fact he was the person driving the car? (Just want to confirm.)

Reading between the lines, I speculate there was an argument, emotional outburst, or something similar and he took off shortly thereafter in the car. I don't blame his parent(s), but thinking about a 12-year-old driving a vehicle is terrifying to me. Especially one who is emotionally volatile, if he is.

I hope he does not try to drive home and instead calls 911, if he has a phone, or asks someone to call the police to come get him.

Dad said QUOTE "Please help my 12 year old son took off in my car. "

So no in MOO it is not 100% fact that he was the person driving the car. It is only what dad posted on Ring Neighbors. You will see different people have different verbiage regarding the car.

 

[amandab]

Ok so a quick search of dad's name led me to a FB post with more details as to the reason for Joel's cast. I REALLY hope this poor boy is found soon.

 

[Bounceycat]

Updated to found safe 3min ago!

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**UPDATE** Joel Inbody has been located SAFELY. Thank you to the community for your help in locating him!

MISSING

Joel Inbody, 12 years old, was last seen in the area of Fonthill Dr, Columbia, SC, around 1:40 p.m. today, December 10, 2025.

He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants with a black cast on his right arm.

RCSD investigators are concerned for his safety. Due to his young age and the current cold weather conditions, there is reason to believe he may be in danger.

It is possible he may be in a dark Toyota Camry with SC tag # UMZ329.

If anyone has seen Joel, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, call 911 or RCSD at (803)576-3000.

 

[MrsWatson]

DBM

 

[amandab]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!!

 

[momsof3]

Updated to found safe 3min ago!

Log into Facebook

**UPDATE** Joel Inbody has been located SAFELY. Thank you to the community for your help in locating him!

MISSING

Joel Inbody, 12 years old, was last seen in the area of Fonthill Dr, Columbia, SC, around 1:40 p.m. today, December 10, 2025.

He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants with a black cast on his right arm.

RCSD investigators are concerned for his safety. Due to his young age and the current cold weather conditions, there is reason to believe he may be in danger.

It is possible he may be in a dark Toyota Camry with SC tag # UMZ329.

If anyone has seen Joel, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, call 911 or RCSD at (803)576-3000.

And as I often think in cases like this, it might be a good thing to have some outside scrutiny on the whys of this young boy’s actions. Even if it “just” results in help for his mental distress. So happy he is alive and here to get any such help.

 

[TheMom77]

So glad he was found safe!

 

[tlcya]

very happy this one resolved safely. I hope that whatever is troubling this kiddo is looked into and addressed appropriately.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Great, so glad to read that he's safe.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Ok so a quick search of dad's name led me to a FB post with more details as to the reason for Joel's cast. I REALLY hope this poor boy is found soon.

Wow! A Google search took me to a comment by the dad, made 2 weeks ago on the WIS TV FB page. I was able to read it even though I don't have a FB account. Absolutely horrifying!

Thank God Joel was safely found.

 

[Twick]

On viewing the video, it could be absolutely anyone driving the car.

 

[Tealgrove]

Great news!