MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Coon Rapids Police Issue Missing Person Alert for 68-Year-Old Woman; Public Asked to Assist in Metro-Area Search

The Coon Rapids Police Department has issued a missing person alert and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 68-year-old woman believed to be in the Twin Cities metro area.

Authorities have identified the individual as Lynda Lue Sweet, a resident of Coon Rapids. Police describe her as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds.

Officials say Sweet may be in the Northeast Minneapolis or St. Anthony area, expanding the search beyond Coon Rapids and into neighboring communities across the metro.

Physical Description and Identifying Details

• Name: Lynda Lue Sweet
• Age: 68
• Height: 5’7”
• Weight: Approximately 170 lbs

At the time she was last seen, Sweet was wearing:

• A blue dress with white floral patterns
• A long tan-colored coat
• A pink bonnet
• Carrying a black purse

Police have emphasized that the distinct combination of clothing may assist residents in identifying her.

Search Area Expands Across Metro

While Sweet is from Coon Rapids, authorities have specifically identified Northeast Minneapolis and St. Anthony as areas of interest in the search.

Those locations sit roughly 10 to 15 miles south of Coon Rapids and represent a broader search perimeter across the Twin Cities. Law enforcement has not released additional details about when or where she was last seen, but the alert indicates concern for her welfare.

Residents, businesses, and commuters in these areas are being asked to remain alert and report any possible sightings.

How the Public Can Help

Officials are urging anyone who may have information, or who sees someone matching Sweet’s description, to act immediately.

• Anoka County Dispatch: 763-427-1212
• Emergency: Call 911

Authorities also encourage residents to review doorbell camera or dashcam footage that may have captured relevant activity.

Law enforcement advises the public not to attempt to detain or intervene directly, but instead to maintain visual awareness and provide dispatchers with clear details, including location and direction of travel.

An Active and Ongoing Case

As of now, this remains an active missing person case. No additional details have been released regarding the circumstances of Sweet’s disappearance, and authorities have not announced that she has been located.

The alert underscores the critical role of public awareness in cases where individuals may have moved beyond their immediate community.

MinneapoliMedia will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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