Update: Missing teens last seen at Liberty Drive Walmart

The Thomasville Police Department is continuing to ask for the public’s help in locating two missing juveniles:

The juveniles were last seen in the area of Walmart at 1585 Liberty Drive at approximately 11:00 a.m. Officers are actively searching for the juveniles in that area.

On April 28, 2026, at approximately 2:11 p.m., officers responded to a missing person call on James Avenue. It was reported that Heavenly Barnett was dropped off at Thomasville High School earlier that morning. School officials later confirmed that she did not attend classes.

Further investigation, including school surveillance footage, revealed that Heavenly left campus shortly after arrival with Sherman Allen Bush Jr. The two were last seen walking west on Unity Street.

Description:

Heavenly Barnett was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and now has pink hair.

Sherman Bush was last seen wearing a cream-colored hoodie dark-colored pants and has noticeable blonde streaks in his hair.

Both juveniles have been entered into NCIC as missing, and a BOLO has been issued to surrounding agencies.

At this time, their whereabouts are unknown. It is believed the two may be together.

If you have any information regarding their location, please contact the Thomasville Police Department immediately or call 911.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping us safely locate these juveniles.