BCPD continue search for missing children, parents

BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Police in Battle Creek are requesting public assistance in finding two missing children.

Police say that 7-year-old Bentley Dunkelberger and 9-year-old Karley Dunkelberger are believed to be with their parents, Dennis and Rebecca Dunkelberger. 

Investigators now believe that the Dunkelberger family may now be in the Denver, CO area. As a result, Colorado police have been informed of the situation. 

The children were first reported missing last week after they failed to appear in school, and the parents failed to appear in a state appointment.

Police say that previously existing court orders are not being followed by the parents, and a welfare check on the children is needed as a result.

The parents were last seen driving a black 2013 Kia Sorento. The vehicle has a Michigan license plate of 4LUZ90.

Bentley is described as being three feet, eight inches tall. He weighs 46 pounds and has curly brown hair. He also wears glasses and has a stutter

Karley is described as having a height of three feet, ten inches tall, weighing 61 pounds. She has long blonde, curly hair and is diagnosed with autism.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-966-3375 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700.