Alabama Mom Jailed on $1M Bond as Search for Toddler Continues

Police search for missing 2-year-old Genesis Reid, whose mother Adrienne Reid is the only known suspect

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Alabama mother Adrienne Reid remains jailed on a $1 million bond as the search for her missing 2-year-old daughter Genesis Reid continues. Reid reported Genesis missing on February 16, but police have accused her of fabricating the story and arrested her on a felony charge of providing false information to law enforcement. Authorities have searched the area around Reid's apartment and a nearby wooded area with search dogs, but Genesis remains missing.

Why it matters

The disappearance of a young child is an extremely serious and concerning situation, and the arrest of the mother as the only known suspect raises questions about the circumstances surrounding Genesis' disappearance. The high bond amount suggests authorities believe Reid may pose a flight risk or danger to the community, underscoring the gravity of the case.

The details

According to police, Reid reported Genesis missing from her bed early on the morning of February 16, claiming a door had been opened. However, authorities have accused Reid of fabricating this story and arrested her on a felony charge of providing false information. Police, with the help of search dogs trained to detect human remains, have searched the area around Reid's apartment and a nearby wooded area, but Genesis remains missing. Authorities are now asking anyone who interacted with Reid between December 24 and February 16 to come forward with information.

  • On February 16, Reid reported Genesis missing at 3:10 a.m.
  • On Tuesday, police arrested Reid on a felony charge of providing false information to law enforcement.
  • On Wednesday, police and search dogs searched the area around Reid's apartment and a nearby wooded area.

The players

Adrienne Reid

The mother of missing 2-year-old Genesis Reid, who is the only known suspect in the case and is currently jailed on a $1 million bond.

Genesis Reid

The 2-year-old daughter of Adrienne Reid who has been missing since February 16.

Enterprise Police Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Genesis Reid's disappearance.

James Tarbox

The Coffee County District Attorney who stated that Adrienne Reid is the "only known suspect" in the case.

Michael Moore

The Enterprise Police Chief who said using search dogs is "standard" in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“Adrienne Reid is the only person who knows where Genesis Reid is.”

— James Tarbox, Coffee County District Attorney (NBC 13)

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 urgent need to find missing 2-year-old Genesis Reid, as well as the serious allegations against her mother Adrienne Reid, who is the only known suspect. The high bond amount and strict bail conditions underscore the gravity of the situation and the authorities' concerns about potential flight risk or danger to the community.