Minneapolis Police actively searching for endangered missing 12-year-old

August 5, 2025
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Image of Victoria Jackson, 12-year-old black female

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says that police are continuing their active and ongoing search for an endangered missing 12-year-old girl. 

Victoria Alexandria Jackson is a 12-year-old girl who was last seen walking from Minnehaha Falls on Saturday, Aug. 2, around 8 p.m.  

Victoria is a black female, 5’1” tall, 140 lbs., and has black hair with twists. She was last seen wearing: 

  • A tan “Rugrat” shirt 
  • Blue jeans 
  • Red and black shoes 

Victoria is a Type 1 Diabetic and is wearing an insulin pump.  

She lives in the area of the 5200 block of Minnehaha Avenue, which is near the Minnehaha Regional Park. 

Image of Victoria Jackson, 12-year-old black female, wearing tan Rugrats shirt, blue jeans

MPD is working with several law enforcement agencies and trained volunteers to continue the ongoing search for Victoria. Any information about Victoria’s whereabouts is greatly appreciated.

If you see Victoria or know where she is, please call 911 immediately. 

If you know where Victoria is but are hesitant to share that information out of concern for her safety, we urge you to still contact the police right away. Her health and well-being are our top priority, and any concerns will be addressed through the appropriate support systems. 

“Efforts have been ongoing in the search for Victoria since she went missing, and we believe she is at risk of experiencing a medical emergency,” said Chief Brian O’Hara. “Anyone who has any information that may help us locate Victoria, no matter how small it may seem, needs to immediately call 911 so we can locate her. Her family is experiencing the unimaginable pain of not knowing where she is, and we are working diligently toward locating her.”

Case number: 25-217186 

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact MPD by:

Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact CrimeStoppers at:

All tips are anonymous, and information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a financial reward. 

Ongoing Search Efforts

MPD continues to lead the ongoing search efforts and investigative work and remains fully committed to bringing Victoria home. Officers are utilizing advanced technology, deploying search teams on foot and by drone, and working in partnership with:

  • Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
  • Metro Transit Police
  • Minneapolis Park Police
  • Other local and state law enforcement agencies

Search efforts include:

  • Drone operations
  • Deployment of search dogs
  • Monitoring social media platforms
  • Monitoring and review of surveillance video
  • Continuous coordination and information-sharing with law enforcement partners
  • Patrolling neighborhoods and areas frequented by Victoria
Image of Victoria Jackson, 12-year-old black female

 

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