South Bend Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Missing 18-Year-Old Dereon Sims

South Bend Police are asking for the public’s help locating 18-year-old Dereon Sims, who has been reported missing.

According to South Bend Police, Sims was last seen October 6 in the 100 block of South Falcon Street.

Police describe Sims as 6 feet tall and about 180 pounds. He may be wearing a black hoodie, gray shorts and black shoes, and may be carrying a red backpack.

Family members are concerned for his well-being because of medical conditions, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 and reference the South Bend Police Department’s missing-person post.