39-Year-Old South Carolina Woman Missing, Last Seen Leaving Planet Fitness

A multi-agency sweep of wooded areas near a local gym she reportedly frequents and a retail center she was last seen walking near turned up no evidence, according to the Lexington Police Department.

Kelly McBride Ni

Published: 6/15/2026, 11:52:28 PM EDT

39-Year-Old South Carolina Woman Missing, Last Seen Leaving Planet Fitness — Elena Katherine Moore, 39, has been missing since June 12, 2026. Police said she was last seen walking away from a Planet Fitness in Lexington, South Carolina, on June 11. (Lexington Police Department)

South Carolina law enforcement agencies are continuing their search for Elena Katherine Moore, a 39-year-old Lexington woman who has been reported missing since June 12.

A multi-agency sweep of wooded areas near a local gym she reportedly frequents and a retail center she was last seen walking near turned up no evidence, according to the Lexington Police Department.

Officers conducted a detailed search on Monday, June 15, in wooded areas along Caughman Farm Lane behind Planet Fitness at 560 Whiteford Way and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Police said the search operation included assistance from multiple agencies and was intended to rule out potential search areas in the ongoing investigation. No trace of Moore was found.

Moore has now been missing for four days, according to the police department. Earlier search efforts included using a drone in the area where Moore was last seen, but officials reported no results.

Authorities said Moore was last seen on June 11 walking away from Planet Fitness toward the wooded area behind Lowe’s Home Improvement. Investigators said she had signed in at the gym at 6:40 p.m.

Police said there has been no confirmed contact with Moore since that time. Moore’s Facebook page lists her as a personal trainer for the past five years, with a calendar for booking for one-on-one training sessions and posts sharing workout tips.

Authorities also clarified earlier reports that incorrectly listed Moore’s last known location at a CVS pharmacy on Sunset Boulevard and incorrect reports that she had been found.

“Information that Ms. Moore had been located was reported earlier,” said the police on June 15. “Unfortunately, these were false reports, and the Lexington Police Department apologizes for any confusion this may have caused. At the time of this press release, Ms. Moore is still missing.”

Moore is described as a white woman, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police said there is no known vehicle associated with her, and it is unknown whether she has her cellphone.

Investigators continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Moore. "The Lexington Police Department is still searching for Elena Katherine Moore," said the police on June 15.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Santoro at 803-358-7271 or [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Midlands Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372) or online.

The search operation includes personnel from the Lexington Police Department, Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Lexington County Fire Services, Lexington County Emergency Medical Services, Lexington County Communications, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.