A collective sigh of relief was heard in North Lauderdale as local authorities confirmed the safe return of Aiden Mahabir, the 12-year-old boy who had been reported missing since Monday afternoon. According to a report from Local 10 News, the young boy was last seen at Silver Lakes Middle School, situated at 7600 Tam O'Shanter Blvd., around 3:45 p.m. before his inexplicable disappearance sparked widespread concern.
The Broward Sheriff's Office had publicized an urgent call to the community, requesting any information on the boy's whereabouts. The missing person alert, disseminated widely across social media platforms, described Aiden as around 5-foot-5 in height and 100 pounds in weight, with black hair and brown eyes, as mentioned in a Broward Sheriff's Office post on X. Aiden was last seen donning a blue sweatshirt, pants, and distinctive red, black, and white shoes.
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Have you seen 12-year-old Aiden Mahabir missing from North Lauderdale. He was last seen at approximately 3:45 p.m. on 12/11, at Silver Lakes Middle School. Call 954-321-4268 with info. https://t.co/prtqi3phXf pic.twitter.com/4mkMLsjJH1
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) December 12, 2023
Detectives have confirmed that Aiden was in "good condition" upon his return. Officials, however, have not disclosed information regarding why Aiden did not make it home from school yesterday or his activities during the period he was considered missing.
Concerns for Aiden's well-being initially soared after his unexpected disappearance, prompting authorities and community members alike to urgently seek out any leads. The prompt dissemination of the alert across various communication channels was critical in rallying public attention to aid in ensuring his safe return. The Sheriff's Office has not yet released additional details about the resolution of this case, maintaining the privacy of the young boy and his family during this time.
