A 16-year-old named Anthony Merentis was last seen in Port Charlotte, Florida, on January 30, 2026. He is registered as a missing person with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2076136. Authorities are seeking information from the public that could help locate him.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Anthony Merentis as located, and his missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether he was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Anthony is described as a white male, and at the time of his disappearance, he was 16 years old. Further details regarding his height, weight, hair and eye color, and any distinguishing marks such as scars or tattoos have been circulated to law enforcement agencies.
Information about the clothing he was wearing when he was last seen has also been included in the missing person reports.
Law enforcement officials and family members are concerned for Anthony's well-being and are urging anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Individuals with knowledge of his whereabouts are encouraged to contact the appropriate authorities, referencing his name and NCMEC case number to ensure the information is routed correctly and can be acted upon in a timely manner.Last Seen: Jan 30, 2026
