AMBER ALERT AZ - Kehlani Rogers, 3, seen wearing pajamas at home, in danger, with a woman named Merena, not a relative, Avondale, 20 Feb 2026

[GuyfromCanada]

AMBER ALERT MISSING CHILD

On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 11:30 PM, Kehlani Rogers, a 3-year-old African American female, was last seen at her residence near 118th Avenue and Thomas Road in Avondale.

Kehlani is described as 3’5” tall, thin build, brown braided hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing pink pajamas. She is believed to be with a woman known only as “Merena”, described as a 30-year-old White female, short stature, thin build, brown hair in a ponytail, hazel eyes last seen wearing a white top and purple or pink pants.

Surrounding agencies and local hospitals have been notified with negative results. We are now asking for the media’s assistance to ask the public if anyone has information regarding Kehlani and “Merena’s” whereabouts can be shared with the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7000 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, if they wish to remain anonymous.

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The Avondale Police Department said there is reason to believe that Rogers could be in danger, as Merena is not a relative.

More at Amber Alert issued for missing 3-year-old Avondale girl - KTAR.com

 

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AMBER Alert | Department of Public Safety

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[imstilla.grandma]

Police have released physical descriptions to assist the search. Descriptions vary slightly across initial reports; the following consolidates the details provided by investigators:

• Kehlani Marie Rogers: a 3-year-old Black girl; height listed in accounts as either 3 feet or 3 feet 5 inches; thin build; braided brown hair; eyes described as hazel or brown. She was last seen wearing pink pajamas.
• The woman known only as "Merena": described as a short, thin white female with brown hair worn in a ponytail and hazel eyes; clothing noted as a white shirt with pink or purple pants. Investigators list her age as about 30 in some briefings.

The amber alert underscores the urgency of locating Kehlani and quickly identifying the whereabouts of the woman believed to be with her. Local hospitals and agencies have been notified during the initial response; Kehlani has not been located at this time.

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 3-Year-Old Kehlani Rogers in Avondale as Police Seek Public Help

An amber alert has been issued after a 3-year-old girl, Kehlani Marie Rogers, was allegedly kidnapped from her home in Avondale late Friday night. The alert mobilizes local law enforcement and asks the public to help locate the child and th…

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[imstilla.grandma]

Authorities said she is believed to be with a woman known as Merena, who is described as a 30-year-old white woman with brown hair and hazel eyes. She has a short, thin build and was last seen wearing a white shirt with pink or purple pants and a ponytail, according to the flyer.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2026/02/21/amber-alert-kehlani-rogers-3-missing-from-avondale/88800148007/

 

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UPDATE AMBER ALERT: This addresses a photo regarding “Merena”, police say they are aware of the photo but can’t verify it. @abc15

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