TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Ayla Freeman, who has been reported missing and is considered endangered.
Ayla was last seen on Tuesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., leaving a residence on foot near the 8100 block of Canterbury Lake Boulevard in Tampa.
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She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black pajama pants, and black sneakers.
The HCSO is concerned for Ayla’s safety and well-being. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813)-247-8200 immediately.
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