BCA warns missing Coon Rapids teen is public‑safety risk
The Minnesota BCA is searching for 14‑year‑old Olavion Milek Washington, missing from his guardian’s Coon Rapids home for more than a month and now believed to be traveling in stolen vehicles around the metro. Investigators say Washington has a history of stealing cars, fleeing law enforcement and being involved in police pursuits, and that "recent credible information indicates imminent risk to life and public safety." The BCA’s bulletin notes he was reportedly shot at within the past weekend and is suspected of crashing a stolen vehicle in an incident that caused serious injuries to another person, after which he allegedly posted related content on social media. Authorities have also seen him in videos with people displaying firearms, though they don’t know if he currently has a gun, and they’ve released his photo while withholding any guess at his present location. Metro residents are being asked to contact law enforcement rather than approach if they spot either Washington or vehicles he may be using, as officers weigh a juvenile’s welfare against the real risk to bystanders from another high‑speed run.
📌 Key Facts
- Olavion Milek Washington, 14, has been missing from a Coon Rapids guardian’s home for over a month
- BCA says he has a history of stealing vehicles, fleeing police and being involved in pursuits and now believes he is traveling in stolen cars
- "Recent credible information indicates imminent risk to life and public safety," including a recent stolen‑car crash that seriously injured someone and a report he was shot at last weekend
📊 Relevant Data
In 2018, Black juveniles accounted for 34.9% of all juvenile arrests in the United States, while White juveniles accounted for 61.9%, despite Black individuals comprising approximately 14% of the child population and White individuals 50%, indicating a per capita arrest rate for Black juveniles about 3 times that of White juveniles.
The White population in Anoka County, Minnesota (which includes Coon Rapids), decreased from 85.3% in 2010 to 76% in 2022, reflecting demographic changes in the area.
Anoka County, MN population by year, race, & more — USAFacts
Youth-involved auto thefts in Minneapolis and Hennepin County have seen a significant increase, exposing a lack of resources and disjointed communication systems at the city and county levels.
Youth-Involved Auto Thefts in Minneapolis & Hennepin County Rise, Solutions May Exist in the City — Southwest Voices
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