BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The search continues into Wednesday night as a Boynton Beach boy has been missing since Sunday.
Authorities said this is the eighth time Yvens Clervoir has run away, but the 12-year-old always comes home within hours.
This time he's been missing for three days.
"God bless you. My prayers are with you and your family and I really hope you find your son," said Tara Marie Rodriguez, who lives in Boynton Beach. "It's sad. It's sad for his family, for his friends, his neighbor. At this point, I guess all we can do is hope and pray."
Boynton Beach police took to social media to help in the search alerting residents like Rodriguez, who said she's been keeping an eye out since she got word of the news.
"We have your back, Boynton Beach has your back," said Rodriguez. "We have your back and we're looking for your family member. We're looking for him."
Boynton Beach police said Clervoir liked to go fishing and have searched through waterways.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue searched an area canal but wouldn't confirm if it was in search of the missing boy.
"It was dark water diving. The visibility was about 1-2 feet and we had divers check that whole area," said Thomas Reyes with the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. "They did not find anything in the water at this time."
For extra resources, Boynton Beach police called on the FBI to join in on the search Wednesday afternoon passing out fliers searching.
"My heart goes out to the family cause this is a child," said Nerlande Sandra, who lives in Boynton Beach. "We want to make sure that our children are safe out here."
For families in the neighborhood, it's a reminder to stay vigilant and always be aware of your surroundings.
"I've lost a child before, so I can imagine what the mom is going through," said Lawanda Blocker, who lives in Boynton Beach. "I've never seen him before, but I'll keep a lookout."
Clervoir was last seen wearing a multicolored shirt, black pants and vans sneakers and may be riding a black bicycle.
Anyone with information is asked to call authorities.
