09/25/2026
DEVELOPING: Search Remains Underway for Missing 2-Year-Old Girl in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, Va. — A large-scale search remains underway this morning for a missing 2-year-old girl in Cumberland County, with multiple local, state and federal agencies involved in the effort.
Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert yesterday evening for Bridget Maeve Zeigler, 2, on behalf of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said her disappearance poses a “credible threat to her health and safety.”
Zeigler is believed to have walked away from her home along Hidden Valley Road around 6:04 p.m. yesterday, according to state police. Law enforcement was notified within the hour, and the search has continued into this morning.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Emergency Management and additional law enforcement and fire and rescue agencies are involved in the search. State police say aviation and K9 resources are also being utilized.
Authorities are asking residents throughout Cumberland County to check their properties for any signs of Zeigler. Hunters are also being urged to check trail cameras, while residents with cameras on their property are asked to review footage for any possible sightings.
Zeigler was last seen wearing an orange dress, blue coat and white sneakers and is believed to be on foot. She is described as having brown hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 2 feet tall and weighing about 30 pounds.
Anyone who sees Zeigler or has information on her whereabouts is asked to immediately call 911 or the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 492-4120.
Virginia Statewide Incidents is on the way to Cumberland County and will continue to provide updates as the search continues throughout the day.
