The Broward Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in locating David Valenzuela, a 32-year-old man reported missing from Pompano Beach. WSVN reports that Valenzuela was last seen on Tuesday at approximately 11:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Southwest 26th Avenue.
Valenzuela is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hoodie, jeans, and black shoes. The reporting party has shared that Valenzuela has a history of mental illness, which may be relevant to the search efforts.
Investigators from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are leading the search and have requested that anyone with information about Valenzuela’s whereabouts come forward. The call for public assistance was first issued yesterday.
BSO Detective Leonard Charla is the designated contact for tips and information. Members of the public are encouraged to call with any leads at 954-321-4274 or contact the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357), according to a social media post. Community awareness and shared information may play a key role in locating David Valenzuela and assisting his family.
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 32yo David Valenzuela? He was last seen around 11:30 am on 1/27 in the 1200 block of SW 26 Ave. in Pompano Beach. According to the person who reported him missing, David experiences mental illness. Call 954-321-4274 w/info. https://t.co/mNC7uTYdpf pic.twitter.com/IeVWpzywMx
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) January 29, 2026
