UPDATE: Runaway juvenile found safe in North Carolina

UPDATE 5/1: Alexandra “Lexi” McClain, 15, was found safe on May 1 in Hendersonville, North Carolina by the Hendersonville Police Department.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Columbia Police Department and family are asking for the community’s help in locating a runaway juvenile, according to an official release.

Alexandra “Lexi” McClain, 15, of Columbia was last seen by family on Thursday, April 26 at 6401 W. Old Highway 40, Midway Travel Plaza, around 3:00 p.m.

She was seen with two males. McClain is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 234 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black and white zip-up jacket, black leggings, black glasses, and her hair, which is black and faded with teal and purple tips, was in a ponytail. She could’ve had a book bag with her.

McClain was seen getting into a blue Chevrolet HHR with registration BIGBRD. The registration does not match the vehicle it is on.

The community is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency immediately should they see McClain or the referenced vehicle.