The Hillsborough County community breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced that Demiah Archie, previously reported missing, was found safe. The update, shared on the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, provided no further details on the circumstances of her recovery but thanked the public for their assistance in sharing information about Archie’s disappearance.
Concerns were elevated when Demiah Archie vanished on December 8, after last being seen entering a black Nissan Altima near her home at approximately 10:15 a.m. She was described as wearing an eclectic mix of black and red pajamas, a black t-shirt, purple bonnet, and pink slippers. Her distinctive long black braids, her stature standing at 5’6”, and weighing 165 pounds, were key features provided in the initial alert for the hopes of a swift identification by anyone who might have seen her.
When the alert was first issued, the community and law enforcement rallied together to disseminate her description widely and quickly. Individuals shared the information online, while local services and volunteers kept an eye out, contributing to a network of concerned citizens looking to assist in any way possible…