BSO Searching for Missing 15-year-old Last Seen in Deerfield Beach

BSO detectives are asking the public for help locating a 15-year-old who was last seen Thursday afternoon in Deerfield Beach.

Published Apr 30, 2026, 09:04 pm EDT

Last updated May 15, 2026, 08:05 am EDT

BSO detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old last seen in the 1500 block of East Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach.

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a missing 15-year-old who was last seen Thursday afternoon in Deerfield Beach.

BSO said detectives are asking the public for help locating Willins Louis, 15. Detectives said he was last seen at about 3:15 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the 1500 block of East Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach.

Louis is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Detectives said he was last seen wearing beige shorts, a white shirt and a black sweatshirt.

According to his family, Louis is autistic.

BSO is the agency handling the case and is asking anyone who may have information to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268. Tips can also be made through the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

Residents in Deerfield Beach and nearby areas, including north Boca Raton and along the East Hillsboro Boulevard corridor, should watch for someone matching the description and call BSO with any information. BSO did not release additional details about where Louis may be headed.

The search remains active. Anyone who sees Louis or believes they have information about his whereabouts is asked to contact BSO using the numbers provided.

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