Alek Yel, a 16-year-old female, was last seen on February 22, 2025, in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines Police Department is seeking information regarding her whereabouts. Yel is described as being 5'7" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has assigned case number 2063466 to her disappearance.
Authorities have indicated that Yel was reported as "voluntarily absent" from her residence on the east side of Des Moines. Her last known location was in the 2200 block of East Walnut Street. While her last sighting was on February 22, her last known contact was reported to be on February 23, 2025.
Law enforcement officials believe that Alek Yel may be in the company of friends or associates who might not be aware of her status as a missing person. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Alek Yel is encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police Department at 283-4811 or the NCMEC's 24-hour call center at 1-800-843-5678.Last Seen: Feb 22, 2025
