Authorities and family members are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 78-year-old Annie Tisdale of Abbeville, South Carolina, who has been missing since Saturday, February 14, 2026. Concern for her safety is increasing as investigators work to trace her movements across state lines.
Tisdale was last seen around 5:00 p.m. wearing a black dress with white polka dots and a cowboy hat. Officials believe she may be traveling in her 2015 black Toyota Tacoma bearing South Carolina license plate 331860W.
Surveillance and license plate reader data indicate her vehicle entered Lavonia, Georgia, at approximately 6:21 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, and departed the area around 7:38 a.m. that same morning. Since then, her whereabouts remain unknown.
The Lavonia Police Department and Abbeville Police Department have conducted coordinated searches of the area and are continuing investigative efforts, including canvassing roadways, checking businesses, and following up on tips.
Officials are urging motorists, residents, and businesses throughout northeast Georgia and surrounding regions to remain vigilant for Tisdale or her vehicle. Given her age, authorities stress that locating her quickly is critical to ensuring her well-being.
Anyone who sees Annie Tisdale, her truck, or has information about her location is asked to call 911 immediately. Even seemingly minor details could be vital in bringing her home safely.
