The South Bend Police Department is asking for the public's help finding 18-year-old Dereon Sims, who has not been seen since Oct. 6 and whose family says they are worried about his well-being because of medical conditions. Sims was last spotted in the 100 block of S. Falcon Street, and investigators say any information on his whereabouts should be reported immediately.
According to WNDU, Sims is described as 6 feet tall and weighing 180 pounds. He may be wearing a black hoodie, gray shorts and black shoes, and he could be carrying a red backpack, the station reports. Those details match the missing-person flyer shared by the South Bend Police Department on Facebook, which first alerted the public to his disappearance.
Family Cites Health Concerns
Sims' family members say they're concerned for his well-being due to medical conditions, as reported by ABC57. The outlet notes that the South Bend Police Department is seeking help in locating the 18-year-old, underscoring the urgency behind the appeal to the public.
No further identifying details or updated sightings have been released beyond the original description. Sims was last seen more than a week ago, on Oct. 6, in the area of S. Falcon Street, according to the same report from the police department's social media post.
How to Help
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911, per the station's report. Police have not released additional contact information beyond the emergency line for tips related to the case.
