April 15, 2023
Polk County, Iowa - UPDATE - The children were safely found this afternoon in Lucas County. THANK YOU to everyone who shared information and supported law enforcement to help locate these children.
April 14, 2023
Polk County, Iowa - This endangered person advisory is being issued on behalf of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
An endangered person advisory is being issued to locate 8-year-old Zafira Serrano and her 4-year-old brother, Paul “PJ” Serrano. Zafira and PJ were last seen at approximately 5:30 p.m. at Skateland (5621 Meredith Drive, Des Moines), participating in a supervised visit. Zafira and PJ were taken from Skateland by someone known to them. They are believed to be together. Based on information discovered during the investigation, law enforcement considers Zafira and PJ to be endangered.
Zafira is 49 inches tall and weighs 52 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. The right side of her hair is cut close to the scalp.
PJ is 38 inches tall and weighs 33 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Zafira or PJ Serrano is asked to call their local law enforcement or the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 515-286-3333.
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