The community of Pembroke Pines is currently gripped with concern as local authorities continue their search for Carl "CJ" Marcellus Jr., a 15-year-old boy reported missing since Monday morning. According to WSVN, CJ was last seen around 9:40 a.m. near 9500 Southwest 1 Court. The Pembroke Pines Police describe him as 6 feet tall and weighing 110 pounds.

The search has been particularly focused on the Tanglewood Park area, where detectives believe he may have been headed. The young man was last spotted wearing a gray hoodie coupled with a red and black backpack. The specifics of his appearance and the details of when he was last seen have been widely circulated in hopes that members of the public can aid in his safe return.

Pembroke Pines Police Department's post on X echoed the concern, urging anyone with information to step forward. The post highlighted that CJ is a black male with a thin build, adding a visual emphasis to aid recognition from potential witnesses.

 

Have you seen 15-year-old Carl "CJ" Marcellus Jr.? He left his home in Tanglewood yesterday (6/17/24) at 9:40AM. CJ is a black male, 6' in height, and approx 110lbs. Last seen wearing a gray hoodie & red and black backpack. Contact Detective Rienzo at 954-743-1616 with any info. pic.twitter.com/GCZrmZJDk1

— Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) June 18, 2024

 

Those with any information regarding CJ's whereabouts are encouraged to contact Detective Rienzo directly at 954-743-1616. The police and the community alike hold onto hope for any news that can lead to finding CJ and ensuring his safety. As the hours pass, the urgency increases, but so does the determination of a community in search of one of its own.