Police seek help finding missing South Bend teen with medical conditions
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 12:54 PM EDT
SBPD: Dereon Sims SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Police Department is seeking help in locating 18-year-old Dereon Sims.
Sims was reported missing and was last seen on Oct. 6 in the 100 block of S. Falcon Street.
Sims is described as 6'0", 180 pounds, and is possibly wearing a black hoodie, gray shorts, black shoes, and could be carrying a red backpack.
Sims' family members say they're concerned for his well-being due to medical conditions.
If you have any information about Sims, you're asked to call 911.
