The Broward Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the assistance of the community to locate 14-year-old Ezekiel Holmes, a boy reported missing from West Park. According to WSVN, Holmes was last seen on Sunday morning around 7 a.m. in the vicinity of the 5200 block of Southwest 23rd Street.
Detectives have described Holmes as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing roughly 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes; he was last seen wearing a white hooded shirt paired with black shorts, and it’s important to note that according to his family, he lives with autism which could add a layer of urgency to his safe return. In the latest update, the Broward Sheriff's Office posted a correction stating that Holmes was indeed last seen near the 5200 block of Southwest 23rd Street in West Park.
CORRECTION: 14 y/o Ezekiel Holmes was last seen near the 5200 block of Southwest 23rd Street in West Park. He is 5’ 10” tall and weighs around 200 pounds. Call 954-321-4268 with info. https://t.co/oTuC9nCvoj https://t.co/zC6fHH7z9m pic.twitter.com/pLQPBvUt59
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 12, 2026
The BSO is encouraging anyone who has information that could aid in locating Holmes to come forward and assist in the search. Members of the public are urged to get in touch with BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 with any potential leads or sightings, in addition, the BSO non-emergency number is also available at 954-764-HELP (4357) for those who prefer to provide information through that channel.
