MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | BROOKLYN PARK: Search Continues for Missing, Endangered Man Jontae Lee

BROOKLYN PARK, MN

The search remains ongoing for Jontae Brandon Lee, a 27-year-old man reported missing in March and classified as endangered by authorities.

The Brooklyn Park Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension continue to investigate the case as of early April, with officials stating Lee may be in danger due to a medical condition.

Timeline

• March 10, 2026: Lee was last seen near 70th Avenue North and Maryland Avenue North in Brooklyn Park.
• Authorities say Lee was last observed on foot and has not been seen or heard from since that date.
• March 31, 2026: Family and community members held a candlelight vigil in Brooklyn Park to raise awareness.
• April 1, 2026: Police issued a renewed public alert emphasizing concern for Lee’s safety.

Description

Lee is described as:

• 5 feet 11 inches tall
• Approximately 192 pounds
• Black hair and brown eyes

Clothing descriptions provided by police and family include:

• White T-shirt
• Jeans or tan pants
• Black beanie hat
• Blue-and-white Nike Dunk sneakers
• Reportedly wearing two gold chains

Investigation

Authorities have assigned investigators to the case and are focusing search efforts in areas where Lee was last seen.

Police are asking residents and business owners in:

• The 7000 block of Lakeland Avenue North
• Along West Broadway/County Road 81

to:

• Check properties, including outbuildings and wooded areas
• Review surveillance and doorbell camera footage from the night of March 10

Officials say no significant updates on Lee’s whereabouts have been released.

Contact Information

Anyone with information is asked to contact:

• Brooklyn Park Police Department: 763-493-8222
• Hennepin County Sheriff’s Dispatch (24-hour non-emergency): 952-258-5321

Authorities say even small details may assist in the investigation.

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