Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147703)
Pasco County authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of 16-year-old Ava Fotopoulos from Holiday, Florida. She is described as approximately 5′ 5″ tall, weighing around 120 lb, with red or brown-red hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in the Viking Drive area on July 14, 2025, around 5:55 p.m., wearing a blue jacket and black shorts.
Law enforcement characterized Ava’s disappearance as a potential runaway case and appealed for public assistance.
They urged anyone who may have encountered her since the evening of her disappearance to contact the Pasco Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 727‑847‑8102, option 7, or submit tips via their official website.
Subsequent updates confirm that Ava was located and is now safe. The sheriff’s office has not provided precise details or timing regarding her recovery, and available official notices describe the information as “vague.” At this time, no additional details about where or when she was found have been shared.
Currently, authorities consider the matter resolved from a public safety standpoint, with Ava confirmed to be safe. The focus remains on respecting her privacy, though law enforcement may continue inquiries to clarify circumstances. Community members are thanked for their assistance during the search, and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with lingering insights about her movements before she was found to still come forward.
If further information is made available through official channels, updates are expected via the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office news outlets.Last Seen: Jul 14, 2025
