BSO Detectives Search for Missing 15-year-old Last Seen in Pompano Beach

by Missing Persons Desk | Apr 4, 2026 · 11:05 am | Pompano Beach News

BSO detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old last seen in the 2300 block of Southeast 12th Street in Pompano Beach.

Last Updated: Apr 4, 2026 · 11:05 am

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POMPANO BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old who was last seen in Pompano Beach.

Detectives with the BSO Missing Persons Unit are looking for Jayden Kelly. BSO said he was last seen around 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the 2300 block of Southeast 12th Street in Pompano Beach.

BSO described Jayden as about 5 feet 1 inch tall and about 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing red shorts and black crocs.

The investigation is being handled by BSO’s Missing Persons Unit. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268.

Residents can also call the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).

What happens next depends on tips from the public and follow-up by detectives. Anyone who believes they have information is asked to call BSO using the numbers provided.

BSO Detectives Search for Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen in Pompano Beach

BSO Detectives Search for Missing 15-year-old Last Seen in Pompano Beach

BSO’s Missing Persons Unit is asking the public for help locating a 15-year-old last seen in Pompano Beach.

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