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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP143270)
Julian Mitry was 15 years old when he was reported missing from Lakeland, Florida, with the available case information placing his last-seen date as May 2, 2025. He was identified as a male juvenile from Polk County, an area where missing-person investigations are handled through local law enforcement and public safety agencies. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office states that its Missing Persons Unit is dedicated to finding children, teens, and adults reported missing within its jurisdiction and contract cities, and that ongoing investigations are posted publicly when active.

The public information available about Julian’s disappearance is limited, but the case began as the kind of urgent report that can bring immediate fear and uncertainty to a family and community. When a teenager is reported missing, investigators must work quickly to determine where he was last known to be, whether he may have left voluntarily, whether he was with anyone, and whether there were any circumstances that placed him at heightened risk. In Polk County missing-person matters, the Sheriff’s Office directs anyone with information to contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigations, and also provides an anonymous tip option through Heartland Crime Stoppers for those who may be afraid or reluctant to come forward.

Florida’s statewide missing-person system explains that missing-person entries are reported to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement by law enforcement agencies throughout the state and authorized for public release, while also cautioning that members of the public should verify whether a case remains active with the reporting agency. FDLE further notes that public missing-person information may include details such as circumstances, reporting agency, date of last contact, physical description, and tip-submission options when available. In Julian’s case, the available public details do not provide a fuller account of the exact circumstances surrounding when he left, who last saw him, or what investigative steps were taken immediately afterward.

The investigating agency has reported that Julian Mitry has been found alive, meaning this is no longer an active missing-person case. The exact date and circumstances of his recovery have not been publicly detailed in the available information, so the resolution can only be described in general terms. What began as a missing juvenile report out of Lakeland was ultimately resolved with Julian being located alive, bringing an end to the active search and giving his loved ones the outcome every family hopes for when a child disappears. Overall, the case reflects a brief but serious missing-person investigation involving a 15-year-old male from Lakeland, Florida, last seen on May 2, 2025, and later reported safely located.

Last Seen: May 2, 2025

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