Police requesting public’s assistance locating missing person

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 10:14am

***UPDATE - Serena Marie Hoover has been located, and she is safe.

The information below was distributed June 6 at 1:32 p.m.

***UPDATE – Wake Forest Police investigators say they have exhausted all known leads in the search for Serena Marie Hoover, who was last seen on Tuesday, June 3, at 8:30 p.m. along the 1700 block of Main Divide Drive in Wake Forest.

Police officials urge community members to remain diligent and keep an eye out.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Serena Hoover is urged to call the Wake Forest Police Department at 919-554-6150.

The information below was distributed June 4 at 10:12 a.m.

The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating a missing person. Serena Marie Hoover (photo attached) was last seen on Tuesday, June 3, at 8:30 p.m. walking along the 1700 block of Main Divide Drive in Wake Forest.

Hoover, 41, is a white female with blonde hair and blue eyes standing approximately 5’5” tall and weighing 170 pounds. She was last seen wearing a light blue shirt, black leggings, light grey socks, and no shoes.

Hoover is believed to be suffering from a form of cognitive impairment. She is not considered a danger to herself or others. Wake Forest Police are in close contact with Hoover’s family.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Serena Hoover is urged to call the Wake Forest Police Department at 919-554-6150.