Broward Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Finding 13-Year-Old in Deerfield Beach
Authorities in Deerfield Beach are searching for 13-year-old Maraisa Toussaint, who was last seen on Friday afternoon near Northeast Eighth Avenue. The Broward Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating her.

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 17, 2026 —
Authorities in Deerfield Beach are searching for 13-year-old Maraisa Toussaint, who was last seen on Friday afternoon near Northeast Eighth Avenue. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for assistance in locating her.
The information provided does not specify the calendar date of the Friday afternoon sighting. It also does not include a description of Toussaint, what she was wearing, the circumstances of her disappearance or where she may have gone. No additional details about the search were provided.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is identified as the agency making the request for assistance. However, the information available does not state how members of the public should contact the office or whether a specific phone number or other reporting channel has been issued. It also does not provide details about the status or scope of the search.
The known location connected to the report is near Northeast Eighth Avenue in Deerfield Beach, and Toussaint’s age is reported as 13. The information does not say when authorities began searching, whether she was last seen by a particular person or whether officials have shared further updates. No statements from family members or authorities were included.
At this stage, the details available are limited to Toussaint’s name and age, the general time and area where she was last seen, and the sheriff’s office’s request for public assistance. Further information about the circumstances and any official contact instructions was not provided.
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