ALERT: Emergency Search Underway Near SR 56 and Mansfield Boulevard in Wesley Chapel

A large law enforcement search was underway Saturday evening, April 4, 2026, in the area of State Road 56 and Mansfield Boulevard as the Pasco Sheriff’s Office worked to locate three missing juveniles. As of the latest update, shared at about 6:45 p.m., deputies were asking residents in the area to remain alert and report any possible sightings immediately.

According to the information provided, the first juvenile is described as a mixed-race male, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 120 pounds, last seen wearing a black T-shirt and gray basketball shorts. He reportedly has brown eyes and dark brown hair.

The second juvenile is described as a Black female who was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and gray sweatpants. She reportedly has brown dreadlocks with blonde tips.

The third juvenile is described as a mixed-race male last seen wearing a navy blue shirt with “Acosta” on the back and unknown-colored shorts. He reportedly has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on his left forearm.