Aurora police search for missing 5-year-old child

UPDATE: Aurora police arrested the mother of a missing child after human remains of a child were found in the woman's apartment.

Police in Aurora are searching for a missing 5-year-old. Investigators are asking for the public's help finding Maha who was reported missing on Tuesday. She also goes by Mahali (pronounced "Mahalee"), according to police.

Her mother, Alexus, is Maha's primary caretaker. They were last seen at or near their home in the 1000 Block of South Elkhart Way.

Police are urging anyone who saw Alexus or Maha together, or may have information about Maha's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact @CrimeStoppersCO.