Lenexa Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Boy

Eli Purnell was last seen leaving his home early Wednesday morning.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Lenexa, Kansas Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy named Eli Purnell. Purnell was last seen around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, leaving his home in the 9500 block of Halsey Street. He is approximately 5'1" tall and 120 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black and green coat and gray sweatpants.

Why it matters

Missing children cases are always a high priority for local law enforcement, as they work to quickly locate the individual and ensure their safety. The Lenexa community is on alert to assist in the search and provide any information that could help bring Eli Purnell home.

The details

According to the Lenexa Police Department, Eli Purnell was last seen leaving his home around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th. He is described as approximately 5'1" tall and 120 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black and green coat and gray sweatpants.

  • Eli Purnell was last seen around 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11th.

The players

Eli Purnell

A 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from his home in Lenexa, Kansas.

Lenexa Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Lenexa, Kansas that is leading the search for the missing 13-year-old boy.

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What’s next

The Lenexa Police Department is encouraging anyone with information on Eli Purnell's whereabouts to call 911 immediately.

The takeaway

The search for the missing 13-year-old boy in Lenexa is an urgent priority for local law enforcement, who are working to quickly locate Eli Purnell and ensure his safe return home.