Two Teen Girls Go Missing On The Same Day

Gaston County, NC (WNN) - Two teens went missing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Gaston County area. They have now been missing for a week and were last seen together in Bessemer City. The information for both teens is provided below:

Alexandria (Lexie) Kiser

• Age: 16
• Race: White
• Weight: 110
• Height: 5'3"
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Location: Gaston

If you have any information regarding Lexie Kiser, please contact the Gaston County Police Department at 704-866-3320.

Madison Lynn Pruitt

• Age: 15
• Weight: 112
• Height: 5'1"
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Blue/Purple
• Last Seen in Bessemer City, NC

NOTE: She is known to wear round-framed glasses and changes her hair color frequently. 

If you have any information regarding Madison Pruitt, please contact the Bessemer City Police Department at 704-629-2235.

This is a developing story. WNN will provide updates as more information becomes available. 

Update:

The Rescue Squad, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting communities during crisis situations, confirmed that the two teens were last seen together on a Ring camera at 6:49 PM on the evening of May 6.

Per the Rescue Squad, police searched for the teens and located them both today, Wednesday, May 13. Lexie and Maddie have since been safely reunited with their families.

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