News Release: Update on Missing Person, Sabrina Heinz, Case
- Deputy Jamie Burton
- 9 hours ago
- 2 min read
02/19/26
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department continues the search for Sabrina Heinz, who has been missing since January 28, 2026. RCSD investigators continue to follow leads in the search for Ms. Heinz. There is reason to believe that she may have been picked up on the interstate and could possibly be anywhere by now.
On February 6, 2026, RCSD requested the FBI’s assistance and continues to partner in the search for Sabrina to help locate her. “The FBI has different technology available that may assist in the search”, said Sheriff Leon Lott. “We want to exhaust all resources that may lead to locating her and bringing her home safe.”
On January 30, 2026, RCSD deputies were notified of her disappearance and have followed all leads; many in the immediate and surrounding areas to include multiple ground searches to no avail. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department urges anyone who may have seen Sabrina Heinz or have any information regarding her disappearance to call 911 immediately.
News Release: Update on Missing Person Case
2/03/26
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department continues to exhaust all efforts to find Sabrina Heinz.
On January 30, 2026, RCSD deputies were notified by Heinz’s supervisor that she had not shown up for work. Deputies learned that Heinz missed an appointment for work which was out of character for her. Heinz’s place of employment activated the GPS monitoring on her company vehicle, and it was located on I77 in the Blythewood area. Deputies responded and located the vehicle which was abandoned with Heinz’s personal belongings inside. Deputies notified the Missing Persons Unit investigators who responded.
When investigators arrived on scene, efforts to trace Ms. Heinz’s last known whereabouts were made, and an extensive search of the wooded area surrounding both sides of I77 was initiated. Investigators utilized several resources in the search which included approximately 12-15 investigators on the ground, K9, a drone, and an airplane. RCSD released pictures of Ms. Heinz online to be shared with the media to ask for the community’s help in finding her.
Investigators worked on the case until late hours of the night Friday night. After the winter storm, investigators were able to return to full search efforts on Sunday.
Investigators are tracking down every lead that is reported in reference to Sabrina Heinz’s whereabouts. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department urges anyone who may have seen Sabrina Heinz or have any information regarding her disappearance to call 911 immediately.
News Release: Missing Person
1/30/26
Sabrina Heinz, 49 years old, was last seen on 1/28/2026 around 10:00 p.m. at the Shell gas station on SC-200 in Winnsboro.
Sabrina is described as a white female, 5'2" and 160 lbs. She was last seen wearing a short sleeve, collared, red shirt with a black long sleeve underneath and black pants.
RCSD investigators are concerned for her safety. Her vehicle was located on the shoulder of I-77 in Blythewood.
It is possible someone stopped to assist her and may know where she is.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Sabrina, please call 911 or RCSD at 803-576-3000.
