Jettie Edwards is described as a white female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 105 pounds, with autism, last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt, blue jeans, and tan Hey Dudes shoes.

Authorities are asking anyone who has seen Jettie Edwards or knows her whereabouts to call 911 immediately, as the search intensifies.

The public is urged to contact the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office with any information or sightings of Jettie.

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has enlisted help from Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office helicopter units, a man-tracking team, three drone teams, and K9 units to search the area.

The search includes a helicopter, a man-tracking unit, and multiple drone teams deployed around the vicinity, with multiple agencies coordinating under Sheriff Bill Rogers.

The 15-year-old is missing, last seen around 9 p.m. walking toward a wooded area near her home in the 9000 block of Hallsboro Road South, and is known to have autism.

The story will be updated as new details emerge, with ongoing coordination among agencies.

Time is critical due to subfreezing temperatures expected tonight, and authorities emphasize urgency since Jettie is not dressed for cold weather.

The cold conditions have heightened urgency in the nighttime search for Jettie.