The Minneapolis Police Department is urgently asking the public’s help in locating two missing children, Alonzo Lee Morse, age 12, and Deneja Leanna Raquel Morse, age 13, who were last seen on the afternoon of December 19, 2024. The two siblings got off their school bus at W 32nd St and Emerson Av S but have not been seen since. Their families and the police are deeply concerned for their safety and well-being.

Descriptions of the Missing Children:

  • Alonzo Lee Morse
    • Age: 12
    • Height: 5’7”
    • Weight: 120 lbs.
    • Hair: Black, shorter than shown in the picture
    • Eyes: Brown
    • Clothing: Green and black vest, black hoodie, black pants, white Air Force 1 shoes
  • Deneja Leanna Raquel Morse
    • Age: 13
    • Height: 5’7”
    • Weight: 120 lbs.
    • Hair: Black weave
    • Eyes: Brown
    • Clothing: Black jacket, blue jeans

The siblings live with their father on the 3300 block of Girard Av S, and have family residing on the 700 block of Penn Ave N. Additionally, their grandmother is staying at the Hilton Holiday Inn near downtown Minneapolis. Both Alonzo and Deneja are students at Anderson School in Minneapolis.

How You Can Help

The Minneapolis Police are urging anyone who may have seen Alonzo or Deneja to contact authorities immediately. Here are the key ways you can assist in this search:

  • Call 911 if you have seen the children or have any information about their whereabouts.
  • Email tips to policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845.
  • Contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) for anonymous tips, or visit their website at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org.

Both the police and their families are asking the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small it may seem. Every tip counts in bringing these children home safely.

The Morse family is anxiously awaiting any news, and the community’s help is vital during this time. Please share this information to ensure the message reaches as many people as possible.

Incident Details:

  • Incident Number: 24-359251
  • Date of Disappearance: December 19, 2024
  • Location: W 32nd St and Emerson Av S, Minneapolis

If you have seen Alonzo or Deneja, or have any information on their whereabouts, don’t hesitate to reach out. Your help could make all the difference in safely locating them.