Homestead police and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are currently seeking assistance in locating two 14-year-old teens missing since their last sighting in the area near the 32000 block of Northwest Third Avenue in Homestead. The missing juveniles, identified as Franklin Cruz and Xavier Pile-Kittle, are the subject of a Missing Child Alert, as noted by Local 10 News and WSVN.
According to the description provided by authorities, Cruz is a white-Hispanic male, approximately 5-foot-8, 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen donning a black and grey True Religion hoodie, black pants, and black and grey Nike Air Max shoes. On the other hand, Pile-Kittle is described as a Black male, standing tall at 6-foot-1, weighing 160 lbs., also with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing to casually dress a black hoodie, black pants and black Crocs, which has sparked particular concern for their immediate safety.
The community has been asked to be on alert and to provide any valuable information that may assist in the safe return of these teenagers. "Anyone with information on their whereabouts or who thinks they may have seen them is urged to call Homestead police at 305-247-1535 or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at 1-888-356-4774," urged officials in a statement obtained by Local 10 News.
