The Columbus Police Department has issued an alert regarding two missing children, Durone Ellis, age 10, and Trinitee Nelson, age 14. According to the notice released by the Columbus Police Department, the children were last seen on the northeast side of Columbus on September 18th at approximately 1:30AM. The public and law enforcement officials are currently seeking any information that may assist in locating them.
Durone Ellis is described as a Black male, 4'8" tall, weighing 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last observed wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. Trinitee Nelson, identified as a white female, stands 5'3" tall, and weighs 115 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black shirt with black "Champion" shorts. The release emphasizes that both children are considered endangered runaways who may be in each other's company.
Authorities are urgently contacting the community for help and asking anyone with pertinent information to get in touch. The contact numbers for the Columbus Police Missing Persons Unit are 614-645-2358 and 614-645-4545. The police have also provided a report number, 240695755, to be referenced when providing any tips or leads.
The circumstances surrounding the children's disappearance remain unclear, but the designation of "endangered runaway" as reported by the Columbus Police Department, suggests that there is a significant concern for their well-being. Though details are sparse, the police announcement serves as a call to action for anyone in the Columbus area who may have seen Durone or Trinitee or knows of their whereabouts.
