UPDATED @ 4:15 PM – 9:39 AM Police Reveal New Lead in Search for Missing Enterprise Toddler
UPDATES FROM RELEASED STATEMENT FROM ENTERPRISE POLICE DEPARTMENT-
The Enterprise Police Department released a brief update this afternoon regarding the investigation into missing 2-year-old Genises Nova Reid.
The child’s mother, Adrienne Reid, is the person who would be able to provide key information in the case. Unfortunately, the mother has lied in her statement to law enforcement and is now being charged with giving false information.
During the press conference, one individual asked whether an organized search would be conducted. EPD responded that an organized search had already taken place earlier this morning. While officials expressed appreciation for the public’s willingness to help, they are strongly asking that no one conduct independent searches, as doing so could interfere with evidence and potentially create complications in the investigation.
However, police emphasized that anyone who has credible information related to the case is urged to come forward and share that information with authorities immediately.
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Police are searching for a woman named Mariah, who may have information related to the disappearance of a 2-year-old Enterprise girl.
During a press conference Tuesday morning, Michael Moore, chief of the Enterprise Police Department, said the child’s mother mentioned the name Mariah to investigators as they continue searching for Genesis Reid, who will turn 3 next month.
Chief Moore also confirmed that the child’s mother, Adrienne Reid, is currently being detained. He emphasized that she has not been charged with a crime and said her detention is partly for her own safety.
Search efforts for Genesis continued for a second day Tuesday. Authorities are asking the public to stay away from search areas to avoid interfering with the investigation. James Tarbox, Coffee County’s district attorney, said limiting public access helps preserve the integrity of the case.
According to police, Adrienne Reid told officers she discovered her daughter missing from her bed early Monday morning and noticed a door leading outside the home was open.
Neighbors told investigators they have not seen Genesis for several weeks. Several residents said that prior to January, they regularly saw the toddler walking around the neighborhood with her mother.
Police say additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Genesis Reid or knowledge of a woman named Mariah connected to this case is urged to contact the Enterprise Police Department immediately.
