Alabama Mom Charged After Toddler Reported Missing

Neighbors raise suspicions about mother's timeline and lack of sightings of the child in recent months.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Police in Enterprise, Alabama, are urgently searching for a 2-year-old girl named Genesis Nova Reid who was reported missing by her mother Adrienne Reid in the middle of the night. However, as the investigation continued, neighbors claimed they had not seen the child in over a month, raising suspicions about the mother's account. The mother was later charged with false reporting to law enforcement after further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the initial missing-child report.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations when a child goes missing, as initial reports from the parent may not always align with the facts. It also raises questions about the role of neighbors and community members in providing information that could aid in locating a missing child.

The details

According to the police, Adrienne Reid reported her 2-year-old daughter Genesis Nova Reid missing around 3 a.m. on February 16, 2026, saying she went to check on the toddler and found her not in the home, with the door allegedly open. Reid was later detained for questioning on February 17 after detectives conducted multiple interviews. Neighbors claimed they had not seen Genesis for over a month, with one saying she noticed the girl and her mom had stopped taking their regular walks around the neighborhood, and another saying she hadn't seen the girl since Christmas. On February 16, the police asked anyone who had seen the girl in the last 30 days to contact them. On February 17, the police announced that 33-year-old Adrienne Reid was charged with false reporting to law enforcement agencies, a Class C felony, after further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the initial missing-child report.

  • Adrienne Reid reported her 2-year-old daughter Genesis Nova Reid missing around 3 a.m. on February 16, 2026.
  • Reid was detained for questioning on February 17, after detectives conducted multiple interviews.
  • On February 16, the police asked anyone who had seen the girl in the last 30 days to contact them.
  • On February 17, the police announced that 33-year-old Adrienne Reid was charged with false reporting to law enforcement agencies.

The players

Adrienne Reid

The mother of the missing 2-year-old girl, Genesis Nova Reid, who reported her daughter missing but was later charged with false reporting to law enforcement agencies.

Genesis Nova Reid

The 2-year-old girl who was reported missing by her mother, Adrienne Reid, but neighbors claimed they had not seen her in over a month.

Enterprise Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Genesis Nova Reid and the charges against her mother, Adrienne Reid.

Tyler McGowan

A neighbor who had a strange encounter with Adrienne Reid on February 14, where she seemed unsure of the whereabouts of her daughter.

Billy Haglund

The Enterprise Police Captain who raised eyebrows when he said they were not at a point to have mass search parties for the missing toddler.

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What they’re saying

“You know, now we're talking about the little girl and everything like that. I said, 'Aren't we missing somebody?' You know what I'm saying? And she said, 'Uh…' I said, 'Well, where's the little girl at?' She said, 'Uh, I don't know.' And she walked off on me.”

— Tyler McGowan, Neighbor (WTVY)

“I don't think we're at a point right now to have mass search parties.”

— Billy Haglund, Enterprise Police Captain (WTVY)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Adrienne Reid out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of thorough investigations when a child goes missing, as initial reports from the parent may not always align with the facts. It also raises questions about the role of neighbors and community members in providing information that could aid in locating a missing child.