Missing man: Police are looking for a 20-year-old with autism in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – An Endangered Missing Person Alert has been issued for 20-year-old Dalance Benjamin Leavitt, who was last seen at his home on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Pocatello.
Pocatello Police reported that Smith was last seen at 6 A.M. walking near 1080 Walnut Street.
He was wearing a light blue polo shirt, shorts and gray shoes. He is also described as being a white man, 5 feet 8 inches tall, approximately 220 pounds, with short brown hair.
Leavitt has autism and developmental communications delays, police stated. He may need help communicating and finding his way in areas he’s not accustomed to.
His family is urgently seeking help.
He had said he may go to a homeless shelter. However, police have searched at Helping Hands Alameda Park and Helping Hands without locating him.
If you have any information about Leavitt, you’re asked to call Pocatello Police at 208-234-6121.
Residents are encouraged to share this message so that Leavitt can be united with his loved ones.
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