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Personal Trainer Missing After Leaving Lexington Gym

The lack of evidence in nearby woods expands the investigation beyond a single location.

Overview

  • Elena Katherine Moore, 39, was last seen leaving the Planet Fitness in Lexington and walking toward the wooded area behind a nearby Lowe’s after signing in at about 6:40 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Police and emergency teams deployed a drone for an initial search on Friday and carried out a more methodical multi‑agency search on Monday that found no trace of Moore.
  • Investigators say it is very out of character for Moore to be missing and they do not know whether she has her cellphone or a vehicle in her possession.
  • Moore is described as a white female, about 5 feet 7 inches and 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing an olive‑green zip‑up hoodie and black athletic pants.
  • Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact Lexington detectives at 803-358-7271 or Midlands Crimestoppers as the case continues and broader lines of inquiry are pursued.