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Melvin Cross Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakeland, Florida on Jul 30, 2026

Victim Details

Created

Jul 30, 2026

Case Added

Jul 30, 2026

Firstname

Melvin

Lastname

Cross

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 30, 2026

City

Lakeland

State

Florida

County

Polk County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

200897

Agency Name

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Winter Haven

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Polk County

Agency Zip Code

33880

Agency Contact

Amanda Whipple

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

Agency Phone

8632986834

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

PK260031392

Agency Report Date

2026-07-30

Primary Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Bald

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

08/11/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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A profound sense of concern surrounds the disappearance of Melvin James Cross, a 56-year-old man who vanished from Lakeland, Florida, on July 30, 2026. His case, registered under NamUs number MP161220, has left his community and loved ones seeking answers. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into his disappearance, hoping to piece together the events of that late July day. Cross is described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximate ...

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Last Seen: Jul 30, 2026

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Melvin Cross Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakeland, Florida on Jul 30, 2026

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