Update 8:29pm CST: Elizabeth Ernst has Been Found Safe
The Des Peres Department of Public Safety is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an endangered missing juvenile. The missing juvenile is Elizabeth Ernst, a white female, 12 years of age. Elizabeth is approximately 4’11”, 72 pounds and has long blonde hair. She was last seen at 1:30 PM at her residence, wearing black leggings, black shoes with pink shoelaces, a turquoise puffy jacket, and a purple skullcap. She left her residence on a large purple bicycle. If located please call 911 immediately.
According to her father Eddie Ernst on Facebook, her bike was found by Ballas Park Drive in Des Peres.