Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP150748)
On the evening of September 27, 2025, in Winter Haven, Florida, 17-year-old Layla Royal was last seen. She was in a vehicle parked outside a facility when she departed under circumstances that remain unclear. It is not known if she left the area on foot or if she was met by someone in another vehicle. The Winter Haven Police Department was notified of her disappearance, and a report was filed the following day, initiating an investigation into the whereabouts of the teenage girl.
At the time she went missing, Layla was described as a White female, standing at approximately 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 130 pounds. She had brown eyes and her hair was dyed green.
The initial report and subsequent investigation by the Winter Haven Police Department sought to piece together the timeline of events leading up to Layla's disappearance. Information regarding what she was last seen wearing or any personal belongings she may have had with her has not been widely publicized. The lack of specific details surrounding her departure from the parked vehicle created a challenging starting point for investigators and left her family and community with many unanswered questions. The case, registered under the number WH25-5994 with the Winter Haven Police Department, remained open as efforts to locate her continued.
In a positive turn of events, the investigating agency has since reported that Layla Royal has been found alive. While this news brought immense relief, specific details concerning the date, location, and circumstances of her recovery have not been made publicly available. The information regarding her being found is a welcome conclusion to the uncertainty that surrounded her case since she was last seen. The overview of this case highlights the period of distress and inquiry that began with her last sighting and concluded with the fortunate news of her safe recovery.Last Seen: Sep 27, 2025
