The Mesa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the case of four children taken by their father on Sunday.

Devon M. Washington

Dequan (8), Tatiana (10), Lashaun (13) and Devon (14) Washington were taken on Sunday during supervised visit by their non-custodial parent. Department of Child Services has reported that their father, Devon M. Washington has fled with all four children.

Washington is believed to be driving a white 2016 Toyota Rav4 with AZ license plate N9A25H. The vehicle has noticeable dents on the front driver’s side fender.

The father has a reported history of drug abuse, violence and mental health issues.

A Missing and Endangered Person Alert has been issued statewide.

Mesa Police are asking if anyone knows there whereabouts or has information on the children, their father or the vehicle, to please contact Mesa Police at 480-644-2211.