Patience Knowles, 16 has been missing since August 17.
 / Courtesy: Hartsville Police Department
Hartsville Police are searching for a girl who has been missing since Wednesday.
Patience Deonna Knowles, 16, was reported missing August 17.
Knowles is Caucasian, approximately 5'3'', 115 lbs, and has brown hair and green eyes.
Police say she has discernable tattoos; five illustrated stars and the word Patience.
She was last seen in a yellow and pink top, blue jeans and black flip-flops.
The Hartsville Police Department is leading the investigation into Knowles' disappearance.
If you know where Knowles is, your asked to call the Hartsville Police Department at 843-383-3011 or make an anonymous tip to Crimestoppers, 1-888-CRIME-SC.