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URGENT: Deputies Race Clock to Find 2 Missing Children
Two Missing Children in Penfield: What You Need to Know and How to Help
What Happened?
Two children from Penfield, New York, have been missing since Wednesday. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone in the community to keep their eyes open and share any information they might have.
**The children are not believed to be in danger, but their family and the police want to find them quickly and bring them home safely.
Who Are the Missing Children?
Here are the details for each child so you know what to look for:
Aalyiha Brooks
- Age: 13 years old
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches tall
- Weight: About 80 pounds
Robert Brooks
- Age: 11 years old
- Height: 4 feet 6 inches tall
- Weight: About 60 pounds
Important Note: The police do not know what clothing either child was wearing when they were last seen.
What We Know So Far
- Last Seen: Leaving their home in Penfield on Wednesday
- Vehicle: Both children were seen getting into a dark-colored SUV
- Connections: Both kids have ties to Rochester
- Safety Status: Deputies say they don’t believe either child is in danger right now
How You Can Help: Step-by-Step
If you see anything or know something, here is exactly what to do:
- Stay Calm – Do not approach the vehicle or the children yourself.
- Call 911 Immediately – This is the fastest way to get help to the right place.
- Or Call the Sheriff’s Office Directly – You can reach the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 585-753-4178.
- Share Details – Tell the dispatcher:
- Where you saw them
- What time it was
- What the SUV looked like (color, make, model, license plate if you saw it)
- Which child or children you saw
- Spread the Word – Share this information with friends, family, and neighbors in the Penfield and Rochester areas.
Why This Matters
Even though the police don’t think the kids are in danger, every minute counts when children are missing. They might be confused, scared, or unable to find their way home. Your phone call could be the one that brings them back safely.
Community Alert: If you live in Penfield, Rochester, or the surrounding areas, please check your security cameras, doorbell cameras, and dash cams from Wednesday onward. Even a small clip of a dark SUV could help deputies track where the children went.
Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Names | Aalyiha Brooks (13) & Robert Brooks (11) |
| Last Seen | Wednesday, leaving home in Penfield, NY |
| Vehicle | Dark-colored SUV |
| Known Ties | Rochester area |
| Danger Level | Not believed to be in danger |
| Call | 911 or 585-753-4178 (Monroe County Sheriff’s Office) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Should I try to stop the SUV or talk to the kids if I see them?
No. Do not approach. It could scare the children or put you in an unsafe situation. Call 911 right away and let trained officers handle it.
2. What if I’m not sure it’s them?
Call anyway. It’s better to report a sighting that turns out to be nothing than to stay quiet and miss the real thing. The police can check it out quickly.
3. Why don’t they know what the kids were wearing?
Sometimes in the rush of leaving a house, or if the children left on their own, family members might not have seen them before they went outside. The police are sharing what they know so far.
4. What does “ties to Rochester” mean?
It means the children have connections there — maybe family, friends, a former home, or a school. They might be trying to go there, or someone there might know where they are.
5. How long will this alert stay active?
Until the children are found safe. Please keep sharing the information until official sources say they’ve been located.
Thank you for reading and for looking out for Aalyiha and Robert. Your attention could make all the difference.
