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TAMPA POLICE SEARCH FOR MISSING TEEN


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UPDATE: TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024 @ 10:10 pm) - - 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi has been located safely and is being reunited with his family.

The Tampa Police Department thanks all in the community for their concern,



TAMPA, FL. (December 26, 2024) - - The Tampa Police are currently looking for 15-year-old Adelana Olafemi who was last seen at his home in the 4200 block of E. Ellicott St. and has not returned home. 

Adelana is still grieving the November 17 death of his 16-year-old brother, Eniola. 

Adelana is a black male who was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants when he left his home around 11:30 pm Christmas night. He is 5’6”, approximately 150 pounds, with a medium build and his hair in short braids. 

Adelana did not take his medicine or his cell phone when he left his home. 

Tampa Police are asking our community to keep an eye out for Adelana and call the non-emergency number, 813.231.6130 if you see him or have information that will help reunite him with his concerned family. 

For anyone experiencing grief or trauma, you are not alone. There are resources available, including the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, who can be reached by calling 211