The two children reported missing Tuesday afternoon have been located. They are safe.

The Elkhart Police Department asked for the public's help locating 10-year-old Melinda Lopez and 12-year-old Ricky Lopez after they left their residence on W. Hively Avenue without permission.

The children were last seen around 3 p.m. At 6:15 p.m. police announced the children had been found safe.