Sheriff searches for missing teenager in Encinitas

Image of missing text cushioned on a white background

Posted: September 12, 2022 / 12:42 PM PDT

Updated: September 12, 2022 / 12:42 PM PDT

Image of missing text cushioned on a white background

Posted: September 12, 2022 / 12:42 PM PDT

Updated: September 12, 2022 / 12:42 PM PDT

ENCINITAS, Calif. – The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is searching Encinitas for a missing teenager, officials announced Monday.

The 15-year-old boy, whose name was not provided, is described as white with brown hair, about 145 pounds, and 5 feet nine inches, law enforcement said in a tweet Monday morning.

He was last seen in the 800 block of Santa Fe Drive wearing a white t-shirt with the words “2014 body surfing” in black writing and dark colored shorts.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has launched its helicopter to search for the teenager.

If you happen to know the boy’s whereabouts or see someone matching this description, please call 858-565-5200.

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