Amber Alert issued for 3-year-old missing from Avondale

Authorities believe Kehlani Rogers is with a woman named Merena

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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An Amber Alert has been issued for 3-year-old Kehlani Rogers, who was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on February 20 at her home in Avondale, Arizona. Authorities believe she is with a 30-year-old woman named Merena.

Why it matters

Amber Alerts are issued when a child is believed to be in grave danger, and the public's help is crucial in locating the missing child as quickly as possible to ensure their safe return.

The details

According to a missing person's flyer from the Avondale Police Department, Kehlani Rogers is described as a Black girl, about 3 feet tall, with a thin build, brown eyes and brown hair worn in braids. She was last seen wearing pink pajamas. Authorities believe she is with a woman named Merena, who is described as a 30-year-old white woman with brown hair and hazel eyes, a short and thin build, and was last seen wearing a white shirt with pink or purple pants and a ponytail.

  • Kehlani Rogers was last seen around 11:30 p.m. on February 20.

The players

Kehlani Rogers

A 3-year-old Black girl who is the subject of the Amber Alert.

Merena

A 30-year-old white woman who authorities believe is with Kehlani Rogers.

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What’s next

Authorities are urging the public to be on the lookout for Kehlani Rogers and Merena, and to contact the Avondale Police Department immediately if they have any information about their whereabouts.

The takeaway

This Amber Alert highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in locating missing children as quickly as possible to ensure their safe return.