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John Gayle Missing Person Case

Last seen in Winter Haven, Florida on May 21, 2025

Victim Details

May 21, 2025

May 23, 2025

John

Gayle

41

40

69 inches

70 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 21, 2025

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

Winter Haven

No

168787

Winter Haven Police Department

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

33881

125 North Lake Silver Drive, Northwest, Florida

8634012226

Local

Law Enforcement

2025-3040

2025-05-21

Winter Haven Police Department

Black

Blue

Blue

07/30/2026


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John Gayle, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on May 21, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida. Authorities have classified his disappearance as a missing person case and have urged the public not to approach him if spotted. Gayle is described as a White/Caucasian male, standing between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 200 and 220 pounds. He has black hair and blue eyes.

The Winter Haven Police Department is leading the investigation into Gayle’s disappearance ...
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Anyone else find it strange that John Gayle's car was found abandoned on the outskirts of town, but ... ...Read More
05/22/2025
I can't shake this gut feeling about John's disappearance. It's been bothering me how his car was fo... ...Read More
05/21/2025
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