MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Police in Miramar searched for 18-year-old Linnon Latham in a Vizcaya community lake after the young man was reported missing

According to Miramar Police, Latham was last seen near Vizcaya Park, located on the 14200 block of Southwest 55th Street, at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Miramar Police Department officers gathered at the lake inside the gated community to search for the missing teen as detectives had reason to believe his disappearance was suspicious and were concerned for his safety.

The police department was also assisted by federal agencies to help search for Latham. Their search came up empty.

Latham was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, Adidas joggers and Gucci sandals.

Thursday afternoon, his family addressed reporters at a news conference held at Miramar Police Department Headquarters.

“You can’t imagine the pain I’m feeling now. It’s worse than when I gave birth,” said Latham’s mother, “and I want to give birth again. I want to see my son come home.”

Anybody with information on his whereabouts is urged to call the Miramar Police Department at 954-602-4000.

Due to the ongoing investigation, police have not released further information.

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