CANCELED – Missing Child Alert: 17-Year-Old Boy Missing From Tampa

by Missing Persons Desk | Feb 24, 2026 · 4:28 pm | Florida News

Alvarez Taylor, Image Credit: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

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UPDATE: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled this Missing Child Alert. You can view the FDLE cancellation notice here.


A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Alvarez Taylor from Tampa, Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for Alvarez Taylor, last seen in the area of the 6800th block of North 47th Street in Tampa, Florida, who was last seen wearing an orange t-shirt with a pumpkin face graphic, dark blue pants, and black and white shoes. Alvarez may be carrying a green duffle bag (as seen in additional image). If located, DO NOT APPROACH. Contact law enforcement immediately.

  • Age: 17 years
  • Sex: Male
  • Race: White
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 5’08”
  • Weight: 160
  • Last known area: Tampa, Hillsborough County

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200 or call 911.

When a Missing Child Alert is issued, law enforcement shares the child’s description and last known location so the public can help. It’s one more tool to close the gap between when a child vanishes and when tips start coming in.

Details in this story are drawn from an FDLE alert flyer for this case. You can view the official FDLE flyer here.

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Photo, Image Credit: Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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