The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says 16-year-old Charlotte R. Nieves, from the Wellington area, was last seen on November 2, 2026. The agency has classified her as an endangered juvenile and is seeking public assistance in locating her.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said it is seeking the public's assistance in locating Nieves, according to a notice posted by PBSO
on X. The notice is titled “Missing Endangered Juvenile.”
Deputies describe Nieves as having black hair with red highlights and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black shorts, and she was carrying a black bookbag, per the same notice.
Information Released by PBSO
PBSO's notice says Nieves left her residence and left behind a letter expressing suicidal thoughts. The agency has not made further details about her location or condition public.
Florida Survey Context
The Florida Department of Health reports that its 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found 10.9% of male and 20.2% of female high school students reported seriously considering dying by suicide. These statewide figures provide context and do not describe Nieves.
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information about Nieves's whereabouts to call PBSO at 561-688-3400 or to contact their nearest law enforcement agency. The notice also urged the public to share the post to help spread word of the search.
Community Urged to Stay Alert
The notice also asks the public to share the alert.
