Madalina Cojocari

Jan. 6. Cornelius Police, in a Facebook post, say the search for Madalina Cojocari includes Madison County.

The 11-year-old, who was last seen as she got off of her school bus in Victoria Bay on Nov. 21, is the subject of an intense search that has received national attention.

CPD, the FBI and the SBI say a family member was seen in a Toyota Prius in Madison County, which is northwest of Asheville about 2.5 hours from Charlotte.

“We are seeking firsthand eyewitness information from anyone who may have seen this Toyota Prius or white female in the Madison County area between the dates of Nov. 22nd, 2022 to Dec. 15th, 2022,” the Facebook post said.

Police are asking anyone with firsthand information to contact the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-7773 or 1-800-Call FBI.