CANCELED – Purple Alert: 22-Year-Old Woman Missing From Tampa

by Missing Persons Desk | Dec 30, 2025 · 3:28 am | Florida News

Brianna Haynes, Image Credit: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

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


A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Brianna Haynes from Tampa, Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Brianna Haynes, last seen in the area of the 2100 block of west Hiawatha street in Tampa, Florida. Brianna may have red dyed hair, a bottom lip ring, “Johanny” tattooed on her left arm and a butterfly tattoo on her right arm. She may be traveling in a 2010, black Toyota Camry, FL tag number CH40RY.

  • Age: 22 years
  • Sex: Female
  • Race: White
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Height: 5’04”
  • Weight: 175
  • Last known area: Tampa, Hillsborough County

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-931-6500 or call 911.

When a Purple Alert is issued, it usually means an adult with a disability is missing in a situation that worries caregivers or investigators. The hope is that someone recognizes them and calls it in before harm occurs.

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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