The Pembroke Pines authorities are actively seeking assistance from the public in their ongoing search for 16-year-old Jakwon Lester, who has been missing since June 25. Jakwon, known to have a history of running away, was last seen departing from Children's Harbor located at 19425 SW 58th Manor in Pembroke Pines, as reported by WSVN.
Jakwon Lester's last known outfit included a black t-shirt, a black hooded sweatshirt, and he was carrying a gold backpack, the details of which were disseminated in an effort to aid in his identification, during the initial announcement of his disappearance there's been no established communication nor confirmed sightings since he went missing. Pembroke Pines Police Department shared this information in a recent post on X, further noting Lester's proclivity for visiting various locations in Miami where he might currently be.
Have you seen 16-year-old Jakwon Lester? He was last seen on June 25, 2024 leaving Children's Harbor (19425 SW 58th Manor). Jakwon has run away several times in the past, and is known to frequent locations in Miami.
— Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) July 15, 2024
Please call 954-743-1616 if you have any information. pic.twitter.com/yXlim94CrP
Given the situation's gravity and the time that has elapsed, authorities are urging anyone who has seen Jakwon or has any information that could lead to his location to step forward. Detective Rienzo has been assigned to the case and can be contacted at 954-743-1616 for any potential leads or sightings of Lester.
The urgency to find Jakwon Lester grows with each passing day, for his safety remains a paramount concern the police and his community ask that any bit of information, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, be shared with law enforcement to aid in bringing Jakwon back to a secure environment, Pembroke Pines police detail the importance of community awareness and involvement in such cases, especially when it pertains to the well-being of their young residents.
