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David Howell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bartow, Florida on Jan 22, 2026

Victim Details

Jan 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026

David

Howell

16

16

70 inches

50 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 22, 2026

Bartow

Florida

Polk County

No

184853

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

33880

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

8632986834

County

Law Enforcement

PK260003086

2026-01-23

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/26/2026


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A 16-year-old male, David Howell, has been reported missing from Bartow, Florida. He was last seen on January 22, 2026, in the Dietz Road area. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into his disappearance and made a public announcement about the missing juvenile on January 27, 2026. At the time he went missing, David was wearing a distinctive outfit consisting of a camouflage hoodie, gray sweatpants, a black shirt, and black Crocs.

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Last Seen: Jan 22, 2026

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