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Alek Yel Missing Person Case

Last seen in DES MOINES, Iowa on Feb 22, 2025

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Alek

Yel

17

16

Black / African American

Female

Feb 22, 2025

DES MOINES

Iowa

07/08/2026

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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 th ...
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