Published: October 20th, 2026.
HASTINGS, MN: The Hastings Police Department is asking the public for help locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Apple Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Greta Behnke, 16, is the subject of an Endangered Missing Person Alert issued through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and the Minnesota Crime Alert Network. Authorities say they are concerned for her well-being and are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement. According to the alert, Behnke was last seen on October 19 at a nail salon in Apple Valley. She was reportedly driving a tan 2009 Toyota Highlander with Minnesota license plate 2KK650.
Investigators believe Behnke may be traveling near the Saint Cloud area, although her current whereabouts remain unknown.
Description of Missing Teen
The BCA released the following identifying information to assist the public in locating Behnke:
Name: Greta Behnke
Age: 16
Height: 5 feet, 5 inches
Weight: Approximately 115 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Distinguishing features: Braces and earrings in both ears
Last known clothing: Black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a hat of unknown color
Authorities also provided information about the vehicle she was reportedly driving when she was last seen:
Year: 2009
Make and model: Toyota Highlander
Color: Tan
Minnesota license plate: 2KK650
The BCA alert includes multiple photographs of Behnke to help members of the public recognize her.
Authorities Concerned for Her Well-Being
The Hastings Police Department has not publicly provided additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding Behnke's disappearance or explained the specific concerns for her safety. However, issuing an Endangered Missing Person Alert indicates authorities are seeking public assistance in locating her because of concerns about her well-being.
The alert identifies Hastings as the incident location, although Behnke was last seen in Apple Valley, approximately 20 miles west of Hastings. With information suggesting she may be traveling near Saint Cloud, the search could extend beyond Dakota County into other portions of central Minnesota.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Behnke has reached the Saint Cloud area or whether she still has the vehicle.
Public Asked to Report Possible Sightings
Police are encouraging residents in Apple Valley, Hastings, Saint Cloud and surrounding communities to remain alert for Behnke or the tan Toyota Highlander described in the alert.
Anyone who believes they have seen Behnke, recognizes the vehicle, or has information that could help investigators determine her whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement.
Anyone with information regarding Greta Behnke's whereabouts should contact the Hastings Police Department at 651-322-2323 or call 911.
The alert was issued through the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's Minnesota Crime Alert Network, which helps law enforcement agencies distribute information about missing and endangered individuals.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are seeking information that could help bring Behnke home safely.
Written by: Will Wight
