The Broward Sheriff's Office is urgently requesting the public's assistance in locating Lanna Barretto, a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her Deerfield Beach community. Last seen on July 18 near the 4000 block of Eastridge Drive at approximately 10:30 a.m., concerns for her welfare are mounting as nearly a week has passed without a trace of her whereabouts.
Lanna was described as last wearing a black sweatshirt, blue shorts, and white Crocs. In an urgent attempt to aid in the search, the sheriff's office has disseminated this description widely, hoping someone might recognize the teen and come forward with valuable information. A previous disappearance in December of 2022, from which Lanna safely returned, compounds the anxiety surrounding her current status. The public is encouraged to help actively look for her and to report any sightings that could help to swiftly bring her home.
Officials from BSO are spearheading the missing person investigation and emphasize that any piece of information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could prove critical. The sheriff's office has set up a dedicated non-emergency number for Lanna's case at 954-764-HELP (4357) and urges an immediate call should anyone have information on Lanna's current whereabouts.
In a concurrent digital push for awareness, the Broward Sheriff's Office posted Lanna's photo and last-known details on X.
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen Lanna Barretto, 15, missing from Deerfield Beach? She was last seen at 10:30 a.m. on 7/18, near the 4000 block of Eastridge Drive, wearing a black sweatshirt, blue shorts, white crocs. Call 954-764-HELP (4357) with info. https://t.co/ufc5Yarkpm pic.twitter.com/4pNq1NW10T
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) July 25, 2024
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Local news outlets, including WSVN, have echoed the call for community engagement in the efforts to locate her. The collective hope is that amplified awareness will yield progress in discovering her location and ensure her safe return.
