Broward Sheriff's Office searching for missing 15-year-old

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The Broward Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 15-year-old Gerald Taylor, who was last seen on January 21 near the 1800 block of Southwest Fifth Place in Fort Lauderdale. Taylor stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighs about 135 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. The details of what he was wearing when he went missing are unclear.

Why it matters

Missing children cases are always a high priority for law enforcement, as they raise serious concerns about the child's safety and wellbeing. The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Gerald Taylor and is asking the community to be on the lookout and report any information that could help locate him.

The details

According to detectives, Gerald Taylor was last seen on January 21 near his home in the 1800 block of Southwest Fifth Place in Fort Lauderdale. Taylor is described as standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing about 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The details of what he was wearing when he went missing are unclear.

• Gerald Taylor was last seen on January 21, 2026.

What’s next

The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Gerald Taylor and is asking the community to report any information that could help locate him.