CHARLOTTE -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police need help finding a missing woman who may have her daughter with her. 

Megan Stack was last seen leaving her home in Charlotte at around 1:30 Sunday afternoon, wearing a maroon jacket, pants and black boots. A silver alert has been issued by the police department.

Police believe she has her 8-year-old daughter, Ava Stack. 

There is serious concern for their safety, because of Megan Stack's "emotional state and recent behavior."

Megan Stack was last seen wearing a maroon jacket, pants and black boots, driving a dark grey 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with a paper tag. 

If you see them, or their car, call 911 immediately.