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Deerfield Beach Teen Missing Since Friday, Broward Sheriff Seeks Tips

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Published on October 17, 2026
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A 13-year-old girl has been missing from Deerfield Beach since Friday afternoon, and Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are now asking the public for help finding her. Maraisa Toussaint was last seen around 3:30 p.m. near the 5100 block of Northeast Eighth Avenue, wearing all black clothing.

Detectives with the BSO Missing Persons Unit said they are seeking the public's help locating Toussaint, according to bocapost.com. The outlet reports she is described as about 5 feet 1 inch tall and roughly 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The Broward Sheriff

shared the missing-person notice on X, repeating the Friday timeline and the description of her all-black clothing and urging anyone with information to call in.

Who to Contact With Information

The case is being handled by the BSO Missing Persons Unit, the report notes. Anyone with information about Toussaint's whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268.

Tips can also be reported through the BSO non-emergency number, 954-764-HELP (4357), per the same account. No further details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have been released.

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