An endangered-missing alert out of Plano is a blunt reminder that when a vulnerable mother disappears with two tiny children, minutes matter—and the public is often the only “net” left to catch them.
Story Snapshot
- Plano Police are searching for 30-year-old Alexcia Pruitt and her two daughters (ages 5 and 3 months) after they disappeared Sunday night.
- Pruitt was last seen leaving a Cinemark theater on Dallas Parkway around 8 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2026, and reportedly left without her cellphone.
- Police classified the case as an endangered missing person alert due to Pruitt’s schizophrenia diagnosis and the children’s vulnerability.
- A possible sighting placed Pruitt walking near a Jack in the Box around Windhaven Parkway before heading north along a service road.
What police say happened at the Plano Cinemark
Plano Police say Alexcia Pruitt, a 30-year-old Dallas resident, vanished after leaving the Cinemark theater on Dallas Parkway in Plano at about 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22. Investigators say Pruitt was with her two daughters—one 5 years old and one 3 months old—when they were last seen. Family members reported them missing after Pruitt did not return home, triggering a rapid public BOLO.
Authorities describe the disappearance as especially urgent because Pruitt reportedly left without her cellphone and needs medication tied to her schizophrenia diagnosis. Police also emphasized the children’s exposure risks, given their ages and the nighttime conditions. Local reporting described temperatures in the mid-40s, a serious concern when an infant is outside for extended periods. Police have not publicly indicated foul play, but the absence of confirmed contact keeps the case high-risk.
The last reported route and why it matters for tips
Police information circulated by multiple outlets indicates a possible post-theater sighting near a Jack in the Box around Windhaven Parkway. The same reports say she was then seen heading north along a service road. That kind of detail may sound minor, but it narrows where drivers, delivery workers, and nearby businesses should check cameras and recall sightings. Investigators are urging anyone who sees them to call 911 and reference incident number 26-36197.
Plano’s commercial corridors and service roads can create a dangerous mix of fast traffic, limited sidewalks, and long stretches between well-lit areas. When a parent is carrying a diaper bag and an infant—especially one reportedly wrapped in a pink blanket—movement is slower and stopping points tend to be predictable: gas stations, fast-food locations, and storefronts that offer warmth. Police have not released any verified updates confirming their location since the initial timeframe.
Why officials labeled it “endangered” and what that signals
Plano Police designated the situation an endangered missing person case because of two converging realities: a mother with a documented medical condition and two children too young to self-advocate. Law enforcement has not accused Pruitt of wrongdoing; the concern described in reporting is welfare, not criminality. In practical terms, “endangered” signals investigators need faster public engagement—camera footage, credible sightings, and immediate calls—rather than delayed reporting.
The bigger issue: public safety without politicized distractions
Reports on this case offer limited background and no expert commentary beyond police statements, so conclusions should stay grounded in what officials have confirmed. Still, the core lesson is straightforward: public safety works best when the community can act quickly, share information responsibly, and trust that authorities can focus on facts instead of ideological detours. Parents in particular should treat alerts like this seriously—checking surroundings, communicating quickly, and reporting precise observations.
For now, the search remains active and time-sensitive. Anyone in the Plano area who was near the Cinemark on Dallas Parkway around 8 p.m. Feb. 22—or who traveled Windhaven Parkway and nearby service roads afterward—should consider whether dash cams, doorbell cameras, or business surveillance captured anything useful. Police continue to ask the public to call 911 with tips and reference incident number 26-36197.
Sources:
Mother and Two Daughters Vanish After Leaving Cinemark in Plano, Texas
Plano police search for Dallas mother
Plano endangered missing person Alexcia Pruitt
BOLO: Endangered Texas Mom, 2 Young Children Last Seen Leaving Movie Theater
Plano police missing mom daughters Alexcia
