FOUND SAFE: Missing 13-Year-Old Boca Raton Girl Located

by News Desk | Aug 27, 2023 · 7:25 am | Boca Raton News

Layla Jawahari Missing Teen Boca Raton

Last Updated: Mar 21, 2026 · 6:34 pm

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Layla Jawhari Has Been Found Safe

UPDATE

PBSO has confirmed with Boca Post that 13-year-old Layla Jawhari has been located and is safe.

Originally reported by Boca Post

BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2023) — PBSO asking for finding 13-year-old Layla Jawhari missing from Boca Raton.

According to sources, the the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Layla Jawahari is a white female, 12 years of age. Layla was last seen near the 5000 block of Pinecrest Circle in Boca Raton at approximately 3 pm.

Layla was last seen leaving on foot wearing a black polo shirt, jean shorts, white Nike sneakers, and carrying a black backpack. Layla is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 90 pounds, and has blonde hair and brown eyes.

If any one has any information on Layla Jawhari’s whereabouts please contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at 561 688 3400.

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