Hailey Jones, a 16-year-old from Whiteville, North Carolina, was last seen on January 12, 2026. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is handling her missing person case, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has it on file as case number 2074266.

Public details are limited: Hailey is described as a Caucasian female, and authorities have not released what she was wearing, where she might have been headed, or whether they suspect foul play. Law enforcement has asked the public for any information that could help locate her.

If anyone has knowledge of Hailey’s whereabouts or saw her in Whiteville around January 12, 2026, contact the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.