14-Year-Old Thonotosassa Boy Missing Since July 2, Deputies Seek Public’s Help

THONOTOSASSA, FL. – Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 2, 2021, Edward Gilbert, 14, was seen leaving his home on his black and yellow mongoose bicycle, near Joe Ebert Road and Williams Road.

“We want to bring this young man back to his home and family safely,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We are asking for the public’s help finding him, if anyone knows where he may have gone, please call us immediately.”

If you have any information on Gilbert’s whereabouts, call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible at (813) 247-8200.