Stanley Kotowski Missing – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues its urgent search for 60-year-old Stanley Kotowski, a resident of Hilton Head Island, who has been missing since Friday, August 16. Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kotowski, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. in the South Sea Pines Drive area. Stanley Kotowski is described as standing approximately six feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds.
He has short brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly wearing a dark Coors Light t-shirt, possibly gray, and dark shorts—either dark blue or black. Disturbingly, Kotowski was not wearing shoes and left without his wallet, phone, or any other personal belongings. Since Kotowski was reported missing, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has launched extensive search efforts, deploying multiple resources to scour the area.
The search has included the use of K9 units, helicopters, drones, boats, and ground teams combing through residential and wooded areas. Despite the intense efforts, no substantial leads have been found, and Kotowski’s whereabouts remain unknown. The Sheriff’s Office has also increased its law enforcement presence across southern Beaufort County as they continue their search. Residents in the area may notice a heightened police activity, particularly in and around residential and wooded areas.
The authorities are urging the public not to be alarmed by the increased presence and to refrain from interfering with ongoing search operations. In a plea to the community, the Sheriff’s Office has requested that residents review any security camera footage and thoroughly check their properties for any signs of Kotowski. Even the smallest piece of information could be crucial in locating him. The circumstances of Kotowski’s disappearance have heightened concerns for his safety. Law enforcement officials have classified him as endangered, which underscores the urgency of the search.
Anyone with information about Stanley Kotowski’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 843-524-2777. The community’s vigilance and cooperation are essential in the ongoing efforts to bring Kotowski home safely. As the search enters its second week, the family, friends, and community members of Hilton Head Island remain hopeful for Kotowski’s safe return, but time is of the essence. Authorities continue to explore all possible avenues, and they are relying on the public’s help to find any leads that could bring this distressing situation to a resolution.