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Update: Augusta County authorities locate missing Swoope teen

Chris Graham
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Miranda Lowery. Photo: Augusta County Sheriff’s Office

Update: Friday, 8:41 a.m. Miranda Ann Lowery has been safely located, according to a report from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.


First report: Wednesday, 10:17 a.m. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a runaway juvenile who was last seen at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at her Swoope residence.

Miranda Ann Lowery, 15, was reported missing on Wednesday.

If anyone has any information about this runaway juvenile, contact the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office at 540-245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at 800-322-2017.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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