Published: 03-09-2026 | Category: Statewide
UPDATE: Bryce Michael Dufrene was located safe.The Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory is canceled. Please remove the photos of him, and direct any questions to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for your assistance.
Tangipahoa Parish – The Louisiana State Police (LSP) has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for 15-year-old Bryce Michael Dufrene. He was last seen on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his home on New Genessee Road in Tickfaw, Louisiana. He was discovered missing at approximately 6:00 a.m. today. LSP received the request to issue an alert at approximately 8:20 a.m. this morning.
Dufrene is a white male with hazel eyes and dark brown hair styled in a mullet. He is 5’6” tall and weighs approximately 234 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark brown shirt, jeans, and boots, and carrying a black backpack.
Dufrene is believed to be traveling on foot in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Dufrene should immediately contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-747-9696 or call 911. All questions should be directed to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Jacob Pucheu
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (225) 925-6202
[email protected]