POLICE: Missing Woman in Crisis With Two Young Kids Believed Headed Toward Minnesota

UPDATE (2/1/26 11:15 AM): Police say the subjects have been located and are safe. No additional information was immediately available.

Original Story:

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wi (Minnesota Now)— Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing and endangered woman who may be traveling toward Minnesota with two young children.

According to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department, 37-year-old Erica Lynn Brown was reported missing after leaving Florida on January 29 with her children, Caden McGinnis, who is 18 months old, and Claire McGinnis, who is 5 years old.

Investigators say Brown is currently experiencing a manic and delusional state and believes U.S. cities will be bombed. Family members told police they are concerned she is not capable of properly caring for the children.

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Authorities believe Brown was last seen around 4:30 a.m. on January 30 in Georgia and was later reported to be crossing the Wisconsin and Illinois border around 4:30 p.m. on January 31. Police say she may be heading toward Minneapolis, with a possible final destination in Canada.

Brown is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 173 pounds, with blond and brown medium-length hair. She was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and leggings.

She is believed to be driving a white 2016 Hyundai Accent with Ohio license plate HSZ4983.

Anyone who sees Brown, the children, or the vehicle is urged to contact the Wisconsin Dells Police Department immediately at 608-253-1611.