The Broward Sheriff’s Office is intensifying efforts to find a 17-year-old boy, Justyn Tanner, who went missing in Tamarac nearly two weeks ago. Tanner was last reportedly seen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, on the 6600 block of Northwest 97th Avenue, and officials are now appealing to the public to help urgently track his whereabouts, according to news from WSVN.
Standing at 5 feet, 10 inches and weighing in at about 190 pounds, Tanner is described as having black hair and brown eyes. Detective Leonard Charla, who is part of the investigation, is making a direct plea for anyone with information to come forward, hoping to swiftly find Tanner. The specifics of what Tanner was wearing at the time of his disappearance have not been disclosed by the authorities.
A similar call for public assistance was echoed in a report by Tamarac Talk, emphasizing the need for community involvement to aid the sheriff's office in their search. The teenager's absence has continued to resonate with urgency throughout the Tamarac community as the days without him grow.
Anyone who might have information to might help locate Tanner is encouraged to immediately contact BSO's Missing Persons Unit. Detective Leonard Charla can be reached at 954-321-4274, or the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357). The area's continued hope is that with community vigilance, Tanner will be found safely and returned to his family without further delay.
