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Sheriff's Office: Parents May Have Defied Court Order To Surrender Missing Infant

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say two Anoka County parents may have taken their 10-month-old son into hiding in defiance of a court order to surrender custody of the boy.

Sharona Nona Jefferson and James Lavell Brown lost custody of Ja-Kari Brown during a child protection investigation, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.

James Lavell Brown and Sharona Jefferson
James Lavell Brown and Sharona Jefferson (credit: Anoka County Sheriff's Office)

Authorities say Ja-Kari has serious medical needs and there is concern for his well-being.

Jefferson and James Brown both have active arrest warrants. Their whereabouts, as well as the whereabouts of the child, are unknown.

Ja-Kari Brown
Ja-Kari Brown (credit: Anoka County Sheriff's Office)

Authorities say if you see Jefferson, James Brown or Ja-Kari Brown, do not approach them. Call 911 or the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at 763-427-1212.

The sheriff's office said Jefferson's last known residence was in Coon Rapids.

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