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An 11-year-old boy has been missing since 1 a.m. He’s endangered, Palm Beach cops say

Derek Gasper
Derek Gasper Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

MONDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said Derek has been returned home safely.

Derek Gasper is 11 years old and left his West Palm Beach home around 1 a.m. Sunday, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. PBSO said, in addition to his age, Derek’s “mental state” make him an endangered child.

Which is why they want your help finding him.

He’s 5-feet tall, about 195 pounds. He was wearing a blue hoodie.

Anyone who knows anything about where Derek might be should call PBSO at 561-688-3400 or your local law enforcement agency.

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This story was originally published January 3, 2021 at 11:54 AM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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