Search underway for 16-year-old boy last seen in West Miami-Dade 3 weeks ago - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Missing Teenager from Miami-Dade Sparks Search Efforts

A 16-year-old boy's disappearance has left authorities scrambling for answers, as they seek the public's help in locating Jhiovanny Cabrera. The teenager, who stands at 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds, was last seen leaving his residence in the 900 block of Southwest 74th Court around 4:30 p.m. on October 21.

With brown hair and brown eyes, Cabrera is described as a relatively small individual. Unfortunately, it remains unclear what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance. Detectives have stated that they believe Cabrera may be in need of services, which could explain why he left without informing anyone.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information on Cabrera's whereabouts to come forward. Those who can provide valuable insights are advised to contact Deputy M. Ritch Jr. at 305-715-3300 (office) or 305-715-3257 (desk), or via email at [email protected]. Alternatively, individuals can also reach out to Crime Stoppers by calling 305-471-TIPS (8477).

As the search efforts continue, authorities remain hopeful that Cabrera will be found safely and reunited with his loved ones soon.
 
Ugh I'm getting really anxious about this poor kid 🤕... I mean, imagine being a teenager and just leaving your house without telling anyone because you feel like you need some help? It's like, he might be struggling with something but we should be trying to get him the right kind of support instead of searching for him all over the place. I hope they find out what's going on soon and can get this guy back home safe 🤞...
 
omg this is so disturbing my heart goes out to jhiovanny's family I feel like we're just supposed to sit back & watch as he disappears into thin air no one deserves that especially a teenager who's already dealing with enough stuff at 16 🤕
 
🤕 my heart is goin out to jhiovanny's family rn... u gotta feel so scared & helpless when ur teenager just vanishes like dat 😩 anyone think its possible he coulda walked into a shelter or somethin & just needed help? 🤔 authorities r tryin but it feels like they r runnin outta options 🕳️ hope they get sum leads soon tho 👍
 
omg I'm thinking of all those missing persons cases from like 15 years ago in that same area 🤕 it's crazy how they still can't find answers even after all these yrs... I remember watching the news back then, all worried sick for those kids... hope Jhiovanny is found safe tho 🙏 his parents must be devastated 💔
 
man... this is like, such a deep reminder that we're all just one step away from being lost in our own lives 🤔. jhiovanny's disappearance is like a mirror held up to us, making us question what we'd do if our life just, like, vanished into thin air. are we prepared for the uncertainty? would we take the time to say goodbye or just leave without notice?

and can you blame him though? life can be overwhelming, and sometimes all we need is a little escape 🌳. i mean, Cabrera's gone, but we're still here, stuck in our own routines, wondering what could've been if we'd taken that one more step... it's like, how do we even begin to search for ourselves when the biggest clue is just, like, being present in the moment 😌?
 
Back
Top