October 16, 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT, October 16, 9:41am
Male has been located and is safe, and is currently being reunited with family. Thank you for all of your help with this incident.
Pocatello PD Update: October 15, 2026 at 10:30pm
Police have been conducting a coordinated search throughout Pocatello for Dalance Leavitt. During this search video has been found of Dalance from earlier [Thursday]. At the time, Dalance was seen wearing an orange jacket, green shirt, and gray pants. This is his last known clothing description.
If you have any information regarding Dalance’s whereabouts please contact Pocatello Police Department at (208)234-6121.
Thank you for your assistance in helping to locate Dalance.
Pocatello PD’s Original Post
The Pocatello Police Department is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Dalance Leavitt, who was reported missing after leaving his residence at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Dalance is a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. He has short brown hair. His updated clothing description includes an orange zipup jacket or hoodie.
Dalance has autism and developmental communication delays and may require additional assistance communicating and navigating unfamiliar environments. His family is concerned for his well-being.
Dalance has previously made statements about wanting to go to local homeless shelters. Officers have checked several locations, including Alameda Park and Helping Hands, but have not yet located him.
Anyone with information about Dalance Leavitt’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Pocatello Police Department at 208-234-6121.
Please share this update to help locate Dalance and bring him home safely.
