Authorities in Tamarac, Florida, are on the lookout for Shepard Yearwood, a 25-year-old man who has not been seen since Monday, April 15. Yearwood was reported missing from the 8200 block of North University Drive. As described, he stands at 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs 150 pounds, and has distinct markings, including a tattoo behind his right ear and on his face. His hair color is black, and his eyes are brown.
Yearwood's disappearance has drawn attention not just for his absence, but for the underlying struggle his family has disclosed he faces. Experiencing mental illness, as WSVN reports, his condition adds urgency to the search. The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) is urging anyone with information to come forward. Mental illness, a shadow often casting long and obscure paths, is an all-consuming character in the lives of many families—it's personal, gripping the depths of their fears tight.
BSO Detective Leonard Charla has been assigned to the case and is the primary contact for tips regarding Yearwood's whereabouts. The BSO non-emergency number has also been provided for leads. Tamarac, a community often unmarred by such happenings, now finds itself in a collective search, looking for one of its own who has stepped into the vague and the unknown. The BSO, acutely aware of the stakes, disseminates their plea.
The Broward Sheriff's Office took to Twitter as well, detailing Yearwood's last known location and description. The tweet, posted on May 3rd, underscores the gravity of the situation. According to the Broward Sheriff's Office on X, they emphasize the importance of community assistance in these cases—because when a person vanishes, it is the eyes and ears of everyday citizens that often hold the key to unlocking their return. Recognizing the familiar visage of a neighbor might spark a connection that, without which, would render the search bleak.
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 25yo Shepard Yearwood? He was last seen on Monday, April 15, in the 8200 block of North University Drive in Tamarac. He is 5’, 9” and weighs 150 lbs. According to family, he experiences mental illness. Call 954-321-4274 w/info https://t.co/QX6DlDhI2y pic.twitter.com/i78njcJSnG
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) May 3, 2024
Those who might have seen Shepard Yearwood or know of his location are advised to contact Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274, or call the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357).
