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Lexington County Deputies Search for Man, 25, Who Vanished With Infant Amid Custody Fears

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Published on November 10, 2026
Lexington County Deputies Search for Man, 25, Who Vanished With Infant Amid Custody Fears120 W. Church St. — Reported Last-Seen Area for Comer
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Deputies in Lexington County are searching for 25-year-old Michael Comer, who was last seen with an infant amid concerns tied to a custody dispute. He was last spotted in the Batesburg-Leesville area wearing a light-colored hoodie and dark pants, according to the sheriff’s department.

The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said it is searching for Comer and the infant he has with him, as reported by WACH. Investigators have not released further details about the nature of the custody-related concerns that prompted the search.

Last Seen Near Batesburg-Leesville

According to the sheriff’s department, Comer was last seen in the Batesburg-Leesville area of Lexington County. The outlet’s report notes he was wearing a light-colored hoodie and dark pants at the time he was last spotted, though no further description has been made public.

Deputies have not said when exactly Comer was last seen, nor have they released additional information about his vehicle or direction of travel. The limited details underscore how early the search remains, with the sheriff’s department asking the public for help rather than confirming any leads.

How to Help

Anyone who sees Michael Comer or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has not indicated whether any additional tip line or update has been issued beyond that instruction.

The department also maintains a presence on X, though its account notes it is not monitored around the clock and directs emergencies to 911. No case-specific update from either account has been made available as of publication, and it remains unclear whether Comer or the infant have since been located.