Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP155254)
Authorities are seeking public assistance in the search for Gabriel Alan Frakes, a 23-year-old man who was last seen on February 10, 2026, in Winter Haven, Florida. The Winter Haven Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance, which has been registered under case number 2026-901. Frakes was last known to be in the Eloise area of Winter Haven, within Polk County. Concern for his well-being is heightened due to the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Frakes is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds. At the time he went missing, no specific clothing description was available. He has no known nicknames or distinctive physical features that have been publicly released. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The circumstances of Frakes's disappearance are particularly troubling. He reportedly left a note behind in which he asked for someone to take care of his dog and stated that he "needed to get away." No further details about his state of mind or potential destination have been made public. The Winter Haven Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen Gabriel Frakes or has any information regarding his whereabouts to contact them at 863-401-2226.Last Seen: Feb 10, 2026
