Leara Mariah Taylor, a 16-year-old Black female, went missing from Lutz, Florida, on February 7, 2026. According to authorities, Leara left her residence that day and has not returned. At the time she disappeared, Leara was described as being 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 158 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. No details have been released about the clothing she was wearing.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Leara Taylor as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation and has classified Leara as a missing runaway juvenile.
Investigators believe she is likely in the company of her identical twin sister, Lanasia Taylor, who is also missing.
As of October 2026, Leara’s case remains active and she is still missing. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Leara Taylor or her sister Lanasia is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. Please reference case number 26-1075761 or NamUs case number NC999660596.Last Seen: Feb 7, 2026
