Update: Woman with autism last seen in Myrtle Beach area found safe
Update: Rebecca Stewart has been found safe.
Original story:
A woman with autism is missing from the Myrtle Beach area and police believe she is in danger.
Rebecca Stewart, 28, was last seen about 10:30 p.m. Sunday near Backwoods Road in Socastee, just outside of Myrtle Beach, according to Horry County police.
Stewart has autism and is considered endangered, according to a Facebook post from the Horry County Police Department.
She is about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 113 pounds, police said. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Stewart was last seen wearing a purple hoodie, black tank top, pink and white pajama shorts, and flip-flops.
Horry County police said anyone who sees Stewart or knows where she is should call the department at 843-248-1520.
The Horry County police Facebook post said Stewart was last seen near a Backwoods Drive, which is near Florence. Backwoods Road is near Myrtle Beach.
This story was originally published November 8, 2021 at 1:49 PM.
