Crime & Safety

3 Minnesota Children Go Missing Saturday: Police

Authorities are concerned for their welfare.

MOWER COUNTY, MN — Authorities are seeking assistance in locating Mateo Cooley, 10, and Mollycia Cooley, 11. The children were last seen in Rose Creek, Minnesota around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police say their their mother, Izetta Cooley, 39, is court-ordered not to have contact with the children. She came to the home where they were staying and took them, according to investigators.

Authorities believe Marco Cooley, 16 (not pictured), is also traveling with them. Because of recent events authorities are concerned for their welfare.

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Police believe they're traveling in a black 2007 Suzuki XL7 with Minnesota license plate 103WJC. Izetta’s residence is in Moorhead but it is unclear where they may be heading.

It is possible they are staying in a hotel, investigators said.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact the Mower Co. Sheriff’s Office at (507) 437-9400 or dial 911.

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