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Fernando Barajas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Meade, Florida on Mar 24, 2026

Victim Details

Mar 25, 2026

Mar 25, 2026

Fernando

Barajas

17

17

66 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 24, 2026

Fort Meade

Florida

Polk County

33841

No

191185

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Winter Haven

Florida

Polk County

33880

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

8632986834

County

Law Enforcement

PK260012481

2026-03-25

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

08/16/2026


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In the late days of March 2026, a sense of unease settled over the community of Fort Meade, Florida, when 17-year-old Fernando Barajas was reported missing. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the young man was last seen at his school. Under circumstances that caused immediate concern for his well-being, Fernando left the school premises on foot and did not return home. His sudden departure marked the beginning of a distressing period for his family and friends, who were left with pressing questions and ...
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Last Seen: Mar 24, 2026

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP156926 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Fernando Jesse Barajas - Facebook
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