COLQUITT, Ga. (WALB) — [Update: 7/30/26 @8:48 p.m.] The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office confirmed in an updated Facebook post that Olliff has been found safe.

[Original article] The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.

Bailee Josephine Nichole Olliff, who also goes by Josie Weldon, has been reported missing and is considered a runaway, according to law enforcement.

Authorities describe Bailee as:

• Age: 16 years old
• Sex: Female
• Race: White
• Height: 5 feet 2 inches
• Weight: Approximately 120 pounds
• Hair: Brown
• Distinguishing Feature: A tattoo near her right thumb bearing the initials “DJW.”

She was last seen wearing a blue hoodie and Hello Kitty pajama pants.

The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this case. Investigators emphasize that every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial in locating her safely.

Anyone with information regarding Bailee’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (229) 616-7430. If you believe you have located her or if there is an immediate emergency, call 911.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as additional details are released.

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