Cornelius police in North Carolina released an age progression photo of Madalina Cojocari, who turned 14 today.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, Madalina was last seen at the age of 11 when she disappeared in November 2022, and she is still missing.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children created the image, as police hope to generate new leads.
“We are committed to finding Madalina and will not stop until this case is solved. Madalina is a member of our community and is not forgotten,” David Baucom, Chief of the Cornelius Police Department, said, according to Cornelius Today.
Madalina, who attended Bailey Middle School in Cornelius, was last seen getting off her school bus on November 21, 2022.
She’s described as having dark hair, dark eyes, and an olive complexion. Officials are urging the public to assist with any information that could help.
Madalina’s stepfather, Christopher Palmiter, was sentenced to 30 months of supervised probation in 2024, following a guilty verdict for failing to report his stepdaughter missing. Madalina’s mother, Diana Cojocari, pleaded guilty to the same charge but has been released from jail after she served the maximum time.
A $25,000 reward is still being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the case.
Anyone with information about Madalina’s whereabouts should contact the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-7773. To remain anonymous, call North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers at 704-896-7867.
[Feature Photo via NCMEC]
