SUMTER, SC — Police in Sumter are asking for help finding 35-year-old Darius Labrew, who was reported missing with well-being concerns after leaving his apartment Friday evening. Authorities say he requires medication and was last seen around 5 p.m. when he walked away from the Rast Street apartment where he lives.
The Sumter Police Department has not said where he may have gone after leaving the complex. Because of the medical concern, officers are urging anyone who has seen him or has information about his location to contact law enforcement right away.
What police say about the last confirmed sighting
Investigators say Labrew was last seen near his home on Rast Street shortly after 5 p.m. Friday. That is the last confirmed time police have given for his whereabouts.
The department’s notice does not describe any reason he left the apartment or say whether he was accompanied by anyone. Officials have only said he walked away from the residence and has not been found since.
Authorities are treating the case as a welfare concern because Labrew needs medication. In missing-person cases involving medical needs, police often ask the public to report even small details that could help narrow down where the person was headed.
Description of Darius Labrew and the clothing he wore
Police described Labrew as 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 206 pounds. He is 35 years old.
When he was last seen, he was wearing a red shirt, a black jacket with white dots, and black shorts. That clothing description is one of the most useful details for anyone trying to spot him in the area.
Officials did not release any additional identifying information in the notice. No photograph or further physical description was included in the alert shared by police.
Why the medication concern raises the urgency
Authorities emphasized that Labrew requires medication, which makes the search more urgent. Police did not specify what condition he has or what medication he needs, but they said the concern for his well-being was part of the missing-person report.
When someone with a medical need is reported missing, officers and family members often focus on whether the person has access to treatment, familiar locations, or people who can help. In this case, police have asked the community to move quickly if they spot him or know where he may be.
The department did not say whether other agencies are assisting with the search. It also did not provide any update on how long he has been missing beyond the Friday evening sighting.
How residents should respond if they see him
The Sumter Police Department is urging anyone who sees Labrew or has information about his location to call police immediately. Residents can also contact the nearest law enforcement agency if they are outside the Sumter area and believe they have seen him.
For emergencies, authorities said to dial 911. Police want the public to act quickly rather than wait, especially because of the medical concern attached to the case.
Investigators have not announced any area where search efforts are concentrated, so tips from the public may be especially important. Even sightings that seem uncertain could help officers confirm his movements after he left the apartment.
What is known and what remains unanswered
At this point, police have confirmed Labrew’s age, description, clothing, and the fact that he was last seen leaving his Rast Street apartment around 5 p.m. Friday. They have also said he requires medication and that the case involves well-being concerns.
Officials have not said where he was headed, whether he had a cell phone, or whether there were any witnesses to his departure. No further updates were included in the public notice.
For now, the search remains centered on getting information from the public as quickly as possible. Anyone with even a small clue about where Labrew may be is being asked to reach out to authorities without delay.
Community awareness may help narrow the search
In cases like this, police often depend on neighbors, drivers, store employees, and passersby to notice a person matching the description. Labrew’s clothing and physical description could help someone recognize him if he has been seen in public after leaving home.
The public notice released by the Sumter Police Department gives no indication of foul play or any other circumstance surrounding his disappearance. For now, the central concern is finding him quickly and confirming that he is safe.
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