Newberry Missing Person Located Safely

A Newberry County man last seen on June 1, 2011, has been located safely by the Columbia City Police Department.

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office received notification by the Columbia Police Department that they had located William Thomas Bowie yesterday. It is not clear exactly where Bowie was located; however, the officers reported that he appeared both safe and alert.

Bowie, 33, of Point Circle Road, Prosperity, SC was last seen on June 1, 2011 at about 5:30PM, when he left saying that he was going into Prosperity to play basketball.

An alert was sent out after Bowie sent text messages to his mother that caused the family to be concerned for his well being.

The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office thanked the Columbia Police Department, media, and public for their assistance in locating this missing person.