SC SABRINA HEINZ: Missing from Winnsboro, SC - 28 Jan 2026 - Age 49

South Carolina Police Search for Missing Grandmother

Police said Sabrina Heinz was last seen around 10pm on Jan. 28 at a Shell Gas Station where she worked in Winnsboro, South Carolina.

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South Carolina Police Search for Missing Grandmother​

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) turned to the public this week for help in locating a 49-year-old woman who went missing last week.

Sabrina Heinz was last seen in the late evening on Jan. 28 at a Shell Gas Station off of State Highway 200 in Winnsboro, South Carolina, according to a missing poster on Facebook.

Authorities said that after her disappearance, Heinz's car was found abandoned on the shoulder of Interchange 77 in Blythewood.

Winnsboro and Blythewood are about 13 miles away from Columbia in South Carolina’s Midlands region.

“RCSD investigators are concerned for her safety,” police officials said. “It is possible someone stopped to assist her and may know where she is.”

Sheriff asks for FBI’s help to find missing Richland County woman

Authorities continue searching for a Richland County woman who’s been missing since late January.

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Sheriff asks for FBI’s help to find missing Richland County woman​

Authorities continue searching for a Richland County woman who’s been missing since late January.

The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said 49-year-old Sabrina Heinz was last seen on Jan. 28 at the Shell gas station on S.C. 200 in Winnsboro.

RCSD said it was informed of Heinz’s disappearance on Jan. 30, which is when a Honda SUV was discovered along Interstate 77. The vehicle was reportedly a company car previously driven by Heinz.

Investigators noted that the vehicle was not found with the doors open or items on the ground, with the photo being taken after it was searched. RCSD Sgt. Molly Nations said the car was found abandoned with Heinz’s belongings inside, including her phone.

As the search nears the one-month mark, RCSD said investigators are continuing to follow leads in the case.

“There is reason to believe that she may have been picked up on the interstate and could possibly be anywhere by now,” the department said Thursday.



MEDIA - SABRINA HEINZ: Missing from Winnsboro, SC - 28 Jan 2026 - Age 49

 

[Kimster]

Did the car break down? Was the car out of gas? Or did someone cause her to go off the road? Those are my first questions.

Next question would be, how is her love life?

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

FBI joins search for missing South Carolina woman Sabrina Heinz

RCSD continues searching for Sabrina Heinz, missing since Jan. 28. The FBI has joined the effort as investigators follow new leads and urge the public to call 911.

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The search for a missing Midlands woman continues and the FBI has now joined the Richland County Sheriff's Department in efforts to find Sabrina Heinz.

Deputies said there is reason to believe Heinz may have been picked up on the interstate and “could possibly be anywhere by now.”

On February 6, 2026, the sheriff’s department requested the FBI’s assistance and continues to partner in the search to help locate her.


Deputies were first notified on January 30, 2026 by Heinz’s supervisor after she failed to show up for work. Investigators learned Heinz had missed a work appointment, which deputies said was out of character for her.

Deputies said Heinz’s employer activated GPS monitoring on her company vehicle, which was located on Interstate 77 in the Blythewood area. Deputies say they responded and found the vehicle abandoned, with Heinz’s personal belongings inside.

Investigators said they attempted to trace Heinz’s last known whereabouts and began an extensive search of the wooded areas on both sides of I-77. Search efforts included approximately 12 to 15 investigators on the ground, K-9 units, a drone and an airplane. Photos of Heinz were released publicly to ask for the community’s help, and investigators worked late into Friday night.

After a winter storm temporarily limited operations, investigators were able to resume full search efforts on Sunday. Deputies said detectives are continuing to track down every lead reported regarding Heinz’s whereabouts.

 

[Kimster]

Video of Sabrina before she went missing:

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[GrandmaBear]

She is a cleaner and gas station employee who drives a company car?

My first instinct, sorry, is missing voluntarily because all her things including cell phone are found in the car.

Of course someone could have made her leave them behind or put them there... Working late at night at a gas station would not be unusual to have a robbery however no hint of that, she simply went missing...

First article is pretty confusing when at the end they start talking about a reward but someone else missing that doesn't even relate as far as I can tell. Since new and not familiar with names, at first I thought they meant her, but nope, someone else entirely, different case.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

'What are we going to do if we can’t find her?' Family of Sabrina Heinz holds out hope as search for missing woman approaches 1 month

It has been nearly a month since 49-year-old Sabrina Heinz was reported missing, and her family says each passing day brings more uncertainty.

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'What are we going to do if we can’t find her?' Family of Sabrina Heinz holds out hope as search for missing woman approaches 1 month​

It has been nearly a month since 49-year-old Sabrina Heinz was reported missing, and her family says each passing day brings more uncertainty as law enforcement continues its search.

Her daughter, Sage Goodwin, said the length of the search has been difficult for the family.

“It’s getting scarier, honestly, just because it has been a month,” Goodwin said. “It just makes you question even more, like where could she be now?”

According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Heinz was first reported missing on January 30 after her work supervisor contacted authorities when she failed to show up for an assignment something deputies described as out of character.

Investigators said Heinz’s employer activated GPS monitoring on her company vehicle, which was later located along Interstate 77 in the Blythewood area. Deputies responded and found the vehicle abandoned, with Heinz’s personal belongings still inside.

Goodwin described the situation as confusing and said her mother would not have willingly disappeared.

“My mom, she’s a fighter,” she said. “If something would have happened, she wouldn’t have just upped and left.”

Heinz raised Goodwin on her own after Goodwin’s father died when she was young. The two spoke nearly every other day before Heinz went missing. Goodwin said her mother was a constant source of support in her life.

“She’s always been there for me,” she said. “We’re like twins. I’m just a younger version of her.... Everyone loved her.”

Heinz also played an active role as a grandmother, helping Goodwin raise her 7-year-old son, who spent weekends with her. Goodwin said her son has started asking difficult questions since Heinz's disappearance.

“He (my son) asked, ‘What are we going to do if we can’t find her?’” she said. “That hit my heart really bad, because what can you tell a child that?”


Investigators said they have attempted to trace Heinz’s last known movements and conducted extensive searches of wooded areas on both sides of Interstate 77. However, with the length of time she has been missing, authorities say she could be anywhere.

“The longer something goes on without a resolution, the more difficult, generally speaking, it is to solve the case,” Mourtgos said.

Despite the uncertainty, Goodwin and other family members say they remain hopeful and are urging the public to keep sharing Heinz’s name and photo.

“Just keep sharing her picture, share her name. Don’t let her go forgotten,” Goodwin said. “If you see someone walking down the road blaring some music of Kid Cudi, that’s probably her.”

The family is planning a public gathering next Friday to help keep Heinz’s name in the public eye. Details about the event are expected to be released soon.

A $5,000 reward has been posted for information that leads to locating Heinz. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department asks anyone who may have seen Sabrina Heinz or has information related to her disappearance to call 911 immediately.

 

[Kimster]

My heart breaks for her daughter. I pray they find her mom soon.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

SABRINA ELAINE HEINZ | Federal Bureau of Investigation

January 28, 2026 Richland County, South Carolina

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Family keeps hope alive as Sabrina Heinz remains missing more than a month later

Family and friends of a Midlands mother who has been missing for more than a month gathered Friday evening to honor her and keep hope alive for her safe return.

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Family keeps hope alive as Sabrina Heinz remains missing more than a month later
Family and friends of a Midlands mother who has been missing for more than a month gathered Friday evening to honor her and keep hope alive for her safe return.

Forty-nine-year-old Sabrina Heinz has not been seen since Jan. 28, according to her family. Her work vehicle was discovered abandoned the following day along Interstate 77 near Blythewood.

Loved ones gathered along the Saluda River Walk , one of Heinz’s favorite places, to share memories, listen to music she enjoyed and spend time together while continuing to search for answers.

Her daughter, Sage Goodwin, said the gathering was meant to focus on the positive memories Heinz created with family and friends and to maintain hope that she will return home.

“Tonight is just about the happy memories of everything that my mom has done with everybody and what we’ll do when she gets back, because we’re not going to lose hope,” Goodwin said. “We don’t know what could happen right now, so our last thought isn’t something bad. We’re going to get her home no matter what. We’re just out here listening to music she loved, eating food, and spending time together. We want her to see when she comes back that we stuck together.”


Relatives said there have been no new developments in the investigation.