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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) confirmed that brothers Devin Mitchell Jr., 10, and Ivy Mitchell, 6, were found safe and sound on Tuesday afternoon, more than a day after a child alert was issued for their disappearance.
"This is a cancellation of the Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated on 08/07/2025 for Ivy and Devin Mitchell. The children are safe," announced the agency on X.
The minors were reported missing on Monday morning, after being last seen in the 12800 block of Southwest 242nd Street, in an unincorporated area of southwestern Miami-Dade County.
The situation raised alarms among family members, neighbors, and authorities, who feared for their physical and emotional well-being.
The FDLE officially activated the alert on Tuesday morning, mobilizing multiple police units, generating widespread sharing on social media, and prompting calls for citizen cooperation.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office led the search operation.
So far, the authorities have not disclosed the exact location where they were found nor the conditions in which they were located at the time.
No details have been disclosed regarding the circumstances of their disappearance, whether the children left their home voluntarily or if there were any other factors involved.
According to the description released in the alert, 6-year-old Ivy Mitchell was wearing a white dress at the time of her disappearance. The young girl, who is Black, is approximately 4 feet 3 inches tall (1.30 m), weighs about 100 pounds (45 kg), and has black hair and brown eyes.
His brother Devin Mitchell Jr., age 10, also African American, was described as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall, with an estimated weight of 190 pounds (86 kg). He was last seen wearing a black shirt and white and black pants.
The swift mobilization of citizens and the widespread dissemination on digital platforms played a key role in the favorable resolution of the case, although authorities have not yet provided details on what caused the disappearance or where the children were during the time they were missing.
It is expected that in the coming hours, the Miami-Dade Police Department or the FDLE will issue an official update with more information regarding this case, which, although alarming at its outset, concluded with a positive outcome.
The local community, deeply concerned during the hours of uncertainty, has received the news of the discovery with relief.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Case of the Missing Siblings in Miami-Dade
How were the missing brothers found in Miami-Dade?
The brothers Devin Mitchell Jr. and Ivy Mitchell were found safe and sound thanks to the swift mobilization of the police and community cooperation. They were discovered more than a day after a child alert was issued for their disappearance. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office led the search operation, although no details have been released regarding the exact location where they were found or the conditions in which they were.
What roles did social media play in the search for missing children?
Social media played a crucial role in the rapid dissemination of the child alert and citizen collaboration. The wide circulation in digital media significantly aided in the favorable resolution of the case. Many residents of Homestead shared the alert on their networks, helping to amplify the message and encouraging more people to stay vigilant.
Why was a child alert issued for the Mitchell siblings?
The child alert was issued following the disappearance of Ivy and Devin Mitchell. They were reported missing after being last seen in an unincorporated area of southwestern Miami-Dade County. The situation raised concerns among authorities and the community, fearing for their physical and emotional well-being.
What are the physical characteristics of the missing children?
Ivy Mitchell, 6 years old, is Black, approximately 1.30 meters tall, weighs 45 kg, and has black hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a white dress at the time of her disappearance. Her brother Devin, 10 years old, is approximately 1.65 meters tall, weighs 86 kg, and was last seen wearing a black shirt and black and white pants.
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