Pine County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a father and two children who have been missing since Friday.

Peter Kunze, 44, of Hinckley, and the children had failed to appear at a Friday custody hearing in Pine County District Court. Kunze is divorced.

Also missing with Kunze are Sean E. Hanson, 16, and Joshua Alexander, 12.

"The sheriff's office is trying to locate them because they are concerned for their welfare," authorities said in a news release.

They are believed to be traveling in a 1991 Ford Explorer with MN license plates 952 MUM.

Sean is 5 feet 6, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and brown medium length hair. Joshua is 5 feet 2, 120 pounds with short brown hair, blue eyes and glasses.

Two other adult children in the family and three dogs are believed to be traveling with them, sheriff's officials said. Those family members are Ashley N. Kunze, 22, and Christian A. Kunze, 20.

Authorities cautioned that anyone who thinks they have seen them or may know of their whereabouts should not approach them or their vehicle. Please contact the Pine County Sheriff's Office at 320-629-8380 or dial 911.

JOY POWELL