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Fresh tips regarding the disappearance of 2-year-old Genesis Reid from Alabama are leading investigators on a search spanning several states.
WDHN reports that these leads have prompted authorities to extend their investigation into the southeastern states, including Georgia, Florida, and Texas. Despite the broadening search, Enterprise police have confirmed there are no current intentions to reduce efforts in locating the missing child.
As previously detailed by CrimeOnline, Adrienne Reid, Genesis’s mother, age 33, reported her daughter missing on February 16. She claimed to have found Genesis gone from her bed and discovered an open door at their residence on Apach Drive in Enterprise.
Authorities received the missing child report from Reid at approximately 3:10 a.m. that day.
Witnesses in the area have mentioned that they haven’t spotted Genesis for several weeks. However, they recall frequently seeing her with her mother before January, often during their walks together.
According to ABC 3340, Genesis’ father and other family members have been cooperative as the search continues, police said.
Earlier this week, police arrested Adrienne Reid and charged with a felony count of providing false information to law enforcement.
On Thursday, police confirmed that two highway billboards have been placed to help with the search. One is at the at the Boll Weevil Circle intersection, at Highway 167 North in Enterprise, AL.com reports.
The other billboard at the Boll Weevil Circle intersection and Highway 84.
“The high-traffic locations were selected to maximize community visibility and generate significant daily impressions,” Enterprise Police Chief Michael Moore said.
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Along with Enterprise police, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, U.S. Marshals, and the State Bureau of Investigation are assisting in the case.
Genesis is described as a Black female who stands 2 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs around 25 pounds. She has black hair, and brown eyes.
Police said she had on pink Mickey Mouse pajamas at the time of her disappearance.
Meanwhile, a vigil for Genesis will be held on February 20, at the Bates Memorial Stadium on East Watts Avenue. According to WDHN, the vigil is expected to begin at 7 p.m.
“The gathering is intended to unite the community in hope, prayer, and collective resolve as efforts continue,” police said in a statement.
“Attendees are asked to come in a spirit of unity and reflection and bring only a light source, nothing more.”
Reid remains jailed at the Coffee County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Enterprise police at 334-347-2222.
Reid’s case is being covered as part of CrimeOnline’s “Finding the Lost: Black and Missing” series, which will feature a missing Black person every day in February. The full series can be read here.
[Feature Photo: Genesis Reid/Handout]