Emma Grace Galindo, 17, has been missing from Gastonia since August 12, 2025. She was last seen leaving her Food Lion shift early on S. New Hope Road, appearing upset and texting before walking toward the far end of the parking lot. Although she said she might call her foster mother for a ride, she never did. Emma, who lives with a foster family in Gastonia but has close ties to her mother in Greensboro, was supposed to begin her senior year of high school. Described as bubbly and creative, she loves crafting and spending time with her siblings. Police believe she may be with individuals she met on a teen dating app, raising serious safety concerns. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702.
MSM Link: Gastonia teen still missing nearly 2 weeks later: What we know
MSM Link: Gastonia teen still missing nearly 2 weeks later: What we know
