Crime & Safety
South Bend, IN Police Search for Missing 18-Year-Old
South Bend, IN – Police in northern Indiana are asking for the public's help locating an 18 year old man who has been missing since October 6, 2026. Family members are increasingly concerned about his
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-14T17:07:35.825Z
South Bend, IN – Police in northern Indiana are asking for the public's help locating an 18 year old man who has been missing since October 6, 2026. Family members are increasingly concerned about his well being because of medical conditions, making the search especially urgent.
According to the South Bend Police Department , Dereon Sims, 18, was last seen Tuesday, October 6, in the 100 block of South Falcon Street in South Bend, located in St. Joseph County.
Authorities announced they are actively attempting to locate Sims and are encouraging anyone who may have seen him to come forward.
Description of Missing 18 Year Old Police provided the following identifying details to help residents recognize Sims:
Name: Dereon Sims Age: 18 Height: 6 feet Weight: Approximately 180 pounds Last seen: October 6, 2026 Location: 100 block of South Falcon Street, South Bend, Indiana Possible clothing: Black hoodie, gray shorts and black shoes Additional item: May be carrying a red backpack Authorities have not publicly provided additional information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Family Concerned About Medical Conditions The South Bend Police Department specifically noted that Sims' family members are concerned for his well being because of medical conditions.
Police did not disclose the nature of those conditions.
The search is centered in South Bend, part of the greater Michiana region near the Indiana Michigan border.
Residents throughout St. Joseph County and surrounding communities are encouraged to remain alert and review the photograph released by police.
How to Help Anyone who has seen Dereon Sims or has information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and reference the South Bend Police Department's missing person post.
Even seemingly minor information could help authorities determine his whereabouts.
As of the department's October 14 announcement, police were actively seeking assistance in locating him.