In the late summer of 2024, concern grew for 32-year-old Charity Ratrice Smoot after her family lost contact with her in August. She was last seen in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 21, 2024. On that day, she was arrested by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for second-degree trespassing. This interaction with law enforcement was her last known activity before communication with her loved ones ceased.
Described as a Black female with brown hair and brown eyes, her sudden disappearance prompted her family and authorities to seek answers.
Charity was known to be transient and had previously traveled to cities such as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. She was known to frequent the uptown area of Charlotte. Prior to her disappearance in August 2024, she had other encounters with law enforcement for minor infractions. For instance, in July 2024, she was booked in Cleveland County for a failure to appear on a trespassing charge from Mecklenburg County. These circumstances added layers of complexity and concern to her case as the investigation into her whereabouts was carried out by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Missing Persons Unit.
Fortunately, this period of uncertainty has come to a close, as public records now indicate that Charity Ratrice Smoot has been located. While the specific details regarding the date and circumstances of her being found are not publicly available, it is confirmed that she is no longer considered a missing person. The case, which began with a loss of contact and a final known interaction with police in Charlotte, ultimately ended with her being found.Last Seen: Aug 21, 2024
