Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP140100)
Authorities from the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that 14‑year‑old Leah Lindke, who went missing from Dunnellon, Florida, in March 2025, has been located and is safe. Official statements regarding the circumstances of her disappearance and recovery remain vague, and the details surrounding her discovery have not been released publicly.
Leah was initially reported missing after last being seen on March 12, 2025.
At the time, she was described as standing approximately 70 inches tall, weighing around 171 pounds, with red or auburn hair and hazel eyes. Local law enforcement and community members had conducted extensive searches in the Dunnellon area, urging anyone with pertinent information to come forward. The status of her case as a missing‑child investigation remained a priority for officials.
No explicit explanations have been provided regarding Leah’s whereabouts during the period she was missing, nor has any information been released about the resolution of the case. Investigators have not disclosed how she was found, who may have had involvement, or whether the circumstances of her recovery were voluntary or assisted by authorities. As such, the case continues to be described in general terms, with emphasis on her being located without further elaboration.
The family and community remain relieved by Leah’s return, though many questions persist due to the limited nature of the available information.Last Seen: Mar 12, 2025
