Canceled – FDLE Issues Missing Child Alert for Teen Last Seen in Sneads

FDLE has issued a Florida Missing Child Alert for a 15-year-old boy last known to be in Sneads in Jackson County.

By Boca Post Missing Persons Desk | Edited by Mike Thomas

Published May 20, 2026, 07:05 pm EDT

Last updated May 20, 2026, 07:05 pm EDT

Brayden Powell, Image Credit: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

UPDATE: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled this Missing Child Alert. You can view the FDLE cancellation notice here.


FLORIDA — A Florida Missing Child Alert is out for a 15-year-old boy last known to be in Sneads, in Jackson County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

FDLE identified the missing child as Brayden Powell, 15. He is described as a white male with sandy hair and brown eyes. FDLE lists him at 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 140 pounds.

The alert is tied to Sneads, which is listed as his last known area.

FDLE is the state agency that issues Missing Child Alerts in Florida and distributes the information statewide. In this case, the local law enforcement agency handling tips is the Sneads Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sneads Police Department at 850-482-9648 or call 911.

Residents should share only verified information from the official alert and direct tips to law enforcement. The FDLE flyer remains available through the agency’s Missing Child Information Center listing.

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