Carteret County officials request help in locating missing Newport woman
Kelly Warren Lockhart, 52, of Newport, N.C. was last seen on Wednesday, May 28, at around 7pm. She was stated to have been experiencing some mental health issues at the time when she was last seen.
Photo courtesy of Carteret County Sheriff's Office of Kelly Warren Lockhart.
Kelly is 5'02' tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, has brown hair, and blue eyes. She was reported to be operating a white 2017 Jeep Renegade with a NC License Plate 'LHN6077.' Her destination and direction of travel are unknown at this time.
Kelly has been entered into NCIC as a missing person. If you have any information regarding this incident or Kelly's whereabouts, contact Carteret County Emergency Communications Center at 252-726-1911, lead investigator is Det. Cory Bishop.
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