WICOMICO COUNTY, Maryland — A tight‑knit community is rallying behind a frantic search for 14‑year‑old Lilith Keith, who vanished late Friday night in the rural Parsonsburg area. Her disappearance has left friends, neighbors and law enforcement deeply concerned as hours turn to days with no confirmed sighting.
Keith was reported missing to Maryland State Police on Saturday, January 24. Investigators say she was last seen around 11 p.m. Friday night near her home, leaving family and first responders on edge. Since the report, authorities have canvassed parts of the county and followed up on tips, but so far she remains unaccounted for.
Described by police as a teenager of average height and build with red hair and brown eyes, Keith may also go by Serena or Sarina, according to the missing persons alert. Investigators believe those additional names might help jog memories if she’s been seen by someone who didn’t connect her to the official name.
Law enforcement officials aren’t holding back in their outreach. They’ve urged anyone who spotted Keith or has details about her last movements to contact the Salisbury Barrack of the Maryland State Police immediately. Even a tiny detail — a passing car, a fleeting encounter on a street — could offer critical direction in the search.
Officers are not working alone. Local police, community volunteers and family members are coordinating search efforts, checking areas where she might go, and distributing flyers across town. Residents are being asked to keep an eye on roads, parks, trails and any place a young person might seek shelter or help.
Parents in Wicomico County are also being reminded to talk with their children about safety and to report anything unusual. Law enforcement stresses quick action matters most when the missing person is a child, noting that time is a crucial factor in these situations.
While there haven’t been confirmed updates on her whereabouts since her disappearance, officials continue to push for verified information and discourage spreading rumors online. They remind everyone that only official information should guide public understanding of this case.
Keith’s family, friends and the entire community are holding onto hope, believing that someone, somewhere has a piece of the puzzle that could bring her home safely. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to step forward and contact authorities without delay.
