Missing Rutherford County Teen Could Be In Gastonia

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of a local teen missing from her home and is now seeking help from the public to locate her. Summer Elaine Pace is believed to be in or around Gastonia, NC.

Pace, a 16 year old white female, was reported missing from her Rutherford County home around 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 3rd. Approximately 5’8″ tall and weighing 180 lbs, Pace was last seen wearing black leggings and a blue and white striped shirt. She also has long, dark brown hair.

Pace is likely traveling in a silver 2003 Ford Focus, with a hatchback style body and a child car seat inside. There is also a visible dent on the rear, passenger side of the car body. The vehicle license plate number is ELH-9498.

If you know any additional details on the whereabouts of Summer Pace or this vehicle, please contact Detective Adrienne Wallace of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 286-2911.