The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent social media plea for assistance in the case of Taylor Crawford, a 15-year-old girl reported missing since Thursday. According to the sheriff’s office post, Taylor is described as a white female, approximately 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighing 100 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Concerns have risen as she has not been seen or heard from since her disappearance.
The call for public assistance to safely locate Crawford comes as her family and authorities are increasingly anxious to reconnect with the young girl. Anyone with information has been encouraged to urgently contact the Sheriff's Office. It seems imperative to quickly gather as much information as possible to aid in locating Taylor. In the update provided by the Sheriff’s Office, specifics on her last known clothing or which direction she might have taken were not provided, leaving the search somewhat open-ended.
The sheriff’s office is handling the situation as a missing juvenile runaway case and has specifically asked for any sightings or knowledge about Taylor's whereabouts to be directed to their Major Crimes Unit at 352-249-2790. Additionally, the public can offer anonymous tips, which might help in bringing Taylor home, to Crime Stoppers of Citrus County. This option also includes a chance for a reward, hoping to incentivize any potential informants.
Crime Stoppers of Citrus County is prepared to handle tips anonymously and encourages those who might otherwise hesitate to come forward, to please provide any information they have. They are reachable at the phone number 1-888-ANY-TIPS (888-269-8477) or online at their website where tips can be submitted discreetly.
