In a brief but urgent update, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed that Kaiden Goodwin, the previously missing 10-year-old boy, was found and is now reported to be safe. The search for Goodwin had been initiated earlier, following his disappearance this morning around the County Line Rd. area of Wesley Chapel.
The initial report described Kaiden Goodwin as a 10-year-old, approximately 4’5” tall, and weighing around 60 lbs., with defining brown hair and eyes. According to the details provided by the Pasco Sheriff's Office, he was last seen wearing a blue shirt emblazoned with a shark and paired with light colored khakis. The young boy last being seen at 10 a.m. and did not specify the exact circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Wearing the last shirt Kaiden was seen in, the community immediately understood the gravity of the situation and took to sharing the information widely.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office employed various means to gather information on Goodwin's whereabouts, urging anyone with insights to contact their Non-Emergency Line or to report tips online. This collective effort, highlighting the importance of community vigilance, yielded success as updated by the sheriff's office on their social media channels. The urgency in locating the young boy was palpable, the community coming together to ensure his return to safety.
While the specific details of Goodwin's brief disappearance and subsequent discovery have not been released, the relief among local law enforcement and the community is evident. Concerned citizens who had been on watch for the boy can now find solace in his safe return. The social media post from Pasco Sheriff's Office succinctly delivered the good news: "Update: Goodwin was found and is safe." Caught in the grips of fear over potential harm coming to one of their youngest members, the community can now exhale, knowing that Kaiden is out of harm's way.
