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CARTER TINLEY Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakeland, Florida on Dec 22, 2024

Victim Details

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

CARTER

TINLEY

17

16

61 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 22, 2024

Lakeland

Florida

Polk County

Lakeland

No

161001

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

33880

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

8632986834

County

Law Enforcement

PK240051301

2024-12-22

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Yes

07/16/2026


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Carter Tinley, a 16-year-old from Lakeland, Florida, was last seen on December 22, 2024. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear, and authorities are actively investigating the case. The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) have both been notified and are assisting in the search efforts.

Carter is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a blue hoodie and ...
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