Summary based on the NamUs case record (NC999660571)
Eric James Romaine, a 17-year-old male, was last seen on February 11, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are listed as "MISSING".
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency in this case, with an agency case number of PK260006426.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has also issued a missing child poster with the case number 2077674. The case was created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on February 13, 2026, under case number MP155355.
It is believed that Eric may still be in the local Lakeland area, or he may have traveled to New York City, New York. Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 298-6200 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.Last Seen: Feb 11, 2026
