LINKING FREEDOM IN OUR BACKYARD TWIN CITIES A collaborative community outreach involving businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, interfaith groups, and law enforcement. MISSING CHILDREN OUTREACH
REPORTING A MISSING CHILD If you see or have information about any of the missing children in this booklet, please call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1- Those pictured in this book are not necessarily victims of sex trafficking, however 1 OUT OF 3 RUNAWAYS will be lured toward sex trafficking WITHIN 48 HOURS OF RUNNING AWAY. Our state has made great progress around combatting sexual exploitation and trafficking over the past seven years, but, unfortunately, young people in our community are still being sold for sex on a daily basis. Young people who run away from home are especially vulnerable. Thank you for reviewing this booklet and doing what you can to help find missing children and prevent them from becoming victimized. John Choi, Ramsey County Attorney
HUMAN WARNING SIGNS If you suspect someone you know may be a victim of human trafficking please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline RED FLAGS which may indicate human trafficking APPEARANCE: Avoids eye contact Poor physical health Lacks health care Appears malnourished Has few or no personal possessions Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture BEHAVIOR: Poor mental health or abnormal behavior Is fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid Exhibits unusually fearful or anxious behavior after bringing up law enforcement Lack of control Claims of just visiting and inability to clarify where he/she is staying/address Lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or do not know what city he/she is in Loss of sense of time Has numerous inconsistencies in his/her story Is not allowed or able to speak for themselves (a third party may insist on being present and/or translating) COMMON WORK AND LIVING CONDITIONS: Is not free to leave or come and go as he/she wishes Is under 18 and is providing commercial sex acts Is with a controlling boyfriend Is unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips Works excessively long and/or unusual hours Is not allowed breaks or suffers under unusual restrictions at work Owes a large debt and is unable to pay it off Was recruited through false promises concerning the nature and conditions of his/her work High security measures exist in the work and/or living locations (e.g. opaque windows, boarded up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.) Is not in control of his/her own money, no financial records, or bank account Is not in control of his/her own identification documents (ID or passport)
Ebony Brooks Santia Garcia Jan 3, 2018 Minneapolis, MN Jan 31, 2000 17 Biracial 5 0 135 lbs Both photos shown are of Ebony. She may be in the company of an adult male. Ebony may still be in the local area. She is biracial. Ebony is and White. She has a tattoo on each wrist: Stay and Strong. Ebony also has a tattoo of on her upper left arm spelling Denise in Chinese lettering and a tattoo on her chest. Oct 25, 2017 Shakopee, MN Nov 2, 2001 16 Hispanic 5 0 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Santia. She was last seen on October 25, 2017. Anna Grace was last seen on January 7, 2018. Anna Grace Hokuf Jan 7, 2018 Saint Paul, MN Jun 27, 2002 15 White Blue 5 5 145 lbs RECOVERED
Chizrahm Hudson Alejandrina Rivas Dec 14, 2017 Saint Paul, MN Apr 4, 2001 16 5 11 200 lbs Both photos shown are of Chizrahm. The child may in the company of a female juvenile. Chizrahm may still be in the local area or the child may travel to Bloomington, Minnesota. The child has long braids. Nov 25, 2017 Remer, MN Sep 1, 2001 16 Biracial 5 3 125 lbs Alejandrina was last seen on November 25, 2017. She is biracial. Alejandrina is Hispanic and Native American. Associated child Lupeta Rivas. Lupeta Rivas Nov 25, 2017 Remer, MN May 20, 2003 14 Biracial 5 0 115 lbs Lupeta was last seen on November 25, 2017. She is biracial. Lupeta is Hispanic and Native American. Associated child Alejandrina Rivas.
Ausineese Dufault Kristopher Roybal Dec 8, 2017 Bemidji, MN May 2, 2000 17 Male Am. Ind. 5 10 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Kristopher. He may still be in the local area. Kayla Sibila Sep 10, 2017 Bloomington, MN May 30, 2002 15 Male Am. Ind. 5 8 140 lbs Both photos shown are of Ausineese. He has multiple tattoos. RECOVERED Oct 6, 2017 Grand Rapids, MN Dec 11, 1999 18 Biracial 5 2 135 lbs Kayla is biracial. She is White and Hispanic. Kayla has multiple tattoos. She may dye her hair blonde.
Shyan Yanez Shyan was last seen on January 5, 2018. She is biracial. Shyan is White and Hispanic. Brooke Demery Brooke was last seen on December 24, 2017. Jan 5, 2018 Willmar, MN Sep 4, 2002 15 Biracial 5 1 110 lbs RECOVERED Sekai Gardner Dec 24, 2017 Devils Lake, ND Aug 23, 2004 13 Am. Ind. 5 6 150 lbs Nov 12, 2017 Stoughton, WI Nov 6, 2000 17 5 0 145 lbs Both photos shown are of Sekai. She may be in the company of her female child.
Kassandra Yang Paige Overby May 9, 2017 Minneapolis, MN Apr 20, 2001 16 White Blue 5 1 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Paige. She may be in the company of an adult female. They may travel to Mora, Minnesota. Sierra Ford Oct 6, 2017 Wausau, WI Jun 18, 2004 13 Asian 5 0 90 lbs Both photos shown are of Kassandra. She may be in the company of an adult male. Kassandra may travel to Minnesota. RECOVERED Jul 27, 2016 Minneapolis, MN Jan 9, 2002 16 5 2 110 lbs Both photos shown are of Sierra. She was last seen on July 27, 2016. Sierra may have blonde highlights.
Dalijah Vue Sep 5, 2017 Saint Paul, MN May 27, 2001 16 Asian 5 2 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Dalijah. She may still be in the local area. Dalijah s lip is pierced. Her hair may be dyed to a lighter color. Dalijah may be wearing blue eye contacts. RECOVERED Jared was last seen on September 20, 2017. Jared Lafromboise Sep 20, 2017 Saint Paul, MN Jan 10, 2002 16 Male Am. Ind. 6 1 125 lbs Cloey Mancheski-Williams Oct 22, 2017 Saint Paul, MN Sep 21, 2001 16 White Blonde Blue 5 6 190 lbs Cloey s hair may be dyed brown with blue highlights at the bottom. Her ears, nose, and navel are pierced. Cloey may be in need of medical attention.
Naomi Williams Dec 28, 2017 Des Moines, IA Jul 11, 2002 15 5 2 150 lbs RECOVERED Both photos shown are of Naomi. She was last seen on December 28, 2017. Grace Griffiths Both photos shown are of Grace. She may still be in the local area. Grace has multiple facial piercings. She may go by the alias name Morgan. Ariel Clay Sep 2, 2017 Mauston, WI Nov 20, 2000 17 White Grey 5 6 120 lbs Dec 17, 2017 Dolton, IL Jul 4, 2003 14 5 6 148 lbs Both photos shown are of Ariel. She may travel to Chicago, Illinois. Ariel has a scar on her left cheek. She has Jeanette tattooed above her left eye and a red bow tattooed on her chest. RECOVERED
Diamond Fleming Dec 3, 2017 Bellwood, IL Dec 24, 2003 14 5 0 127 lbs Both photos shown are of Diamond. She was last seen on December 3, 2017. Christina Gutierrez 120 lbs Christina was last seen on December 9, 2017. She may still be in the local area or she may travel to Chicago, Illinois. Kevin Mcclendon Dec 9, 2017 Manteno, IL Dec 21, 2000 17 Hispanic 5 5 Jan 3, 2018 South Holland, IL Feb 14, 2001 16 Male 5 11 180 lbs Kevin was last seen on January 3, 2018. He may be in the local area of Englewood, Illinois. Kevin has multiple tattoos including Loyalty on his forehead, Kevin on his neck, and another tattoo on one hand.
Keirrah Mcdaniel-Kairksey 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Keirrah. She was last seen on December 27, 2017. When Keirrah was last seen, her hair was dyed red. She is biracial. Keirrah is White and. Alexus Vargas Dec 13, 2017 Waukegan, IL Jun 19, 2001 16 Biracial 5 2 200 lbs Both photos shown are of Alexus. She was last seen on December 13, 2017. Alexus is biracial. She is Hispanic and. Alexus wears braces. Her ears are pierced. Keyona Nesby Dec 27, 2017 Carbondale, IL Jun 4, 2002 15 Biracial 5 6 RECOVERED Dec 25, 2017 Peoria, IL Apr 27, 2000 17 Biracial 5 0 124 lbs Keyona was last seen on December 25, 2017. She is Biracial. Keyona is and White.
Aleah Anderson Both photos shown are of Aleah. She was last seen on June 20, 2017. Alexis Davis Jun 20, 2017 Minneapolis, MN May 30, 2005 12 5 4 130 lbs Aug 1, 2017 Minneapolis, MN Jun 22, 2002 15 5 4 190 lbs Alexis was last seen on August 1, 2017. She may be with a male companion. Vangiea Thomas Oct 6, 2017 Milwaukee, WI Aug 23, 2000 17 5 4 135 lbs Both photos shown are of Vangiea. She has a tattoo on her chest and on both forearms.
Mckayla Mckee Mckayla may be in the company of a juvenile male. They may be in the local area. Mckayla s ears are pierced. Layla is biracial. She is and Hispanic. Layla Wills Dec 8, 2017 River Falls, WI Oct 22, 2000 17 Am. Ind. 5 6 160 lbs Dec 25, 2017 Madison, WI Jul 6, 2003 14 Biracial 5 6 120 lbs Ciarra Gatson Jan 9, 2018 Hammond, IN Apr 23, 2001 16 5 2 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Ciarra. She was last seen on January 9, 2018.
Amyah was last seen on November 3, 2017. Amyah Haggard Leon Knox 120 lbs Both photos shown are of Leon. He may travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Leon has a tattoo on his forearm. CAUTION: If located do not approach the child, use caution and immediately contact law enforcement. Milagros was last seen on October 27, 2017. Milagros Licona Guardado Nov 3, 2017 Milwaukee, WI May 13, 2002 15 5 3 140 lbs Nov 27, 2017 Edgerton, WI Mar 17, 2002 15 Male 5 7 Oct 27, 2017 Janesville, WI Jan 23, 2002 15 Hispanic 5 6 170 lbs
WHO TO CONTACT: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1- National Human Trafficking Hotline Text HELP or INFO to 233733 (BeFree) National Runaway Safeline 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline 1-866-223-1111 Thank you for the support of our generous sponsors who have made the printing and distribution of this book possible: In Our Backyard is nonprofit organization that links arms across America in the fight against human trafficking. For questions or more information: www.inourbackyard.org 541-639-5008