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Pasco Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing Land O' Lakes Woman, Elaine Shontz

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Published on July 16, 2025
Pasco Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help in Locating Missing Land O' Lakes Woman, Elaine ShontzSource: Pasco Sheriff’s Office

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Elaine Shontz, a 60-year-old woman reported missing since Monday. Described as 5’4” with blonde hair and brown eyes, Shontz was last seen in the morning near Cormorant Dr. in Land O’ Lakes, as reported by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Community News. Concerning the circumstances under which she disappeared, little has been shared by the authorities at this time.

According to the information provided by the Pasco Sheriff’s Office Community News, Shontz was wearing a long sleeve black shirt and black pants when she was last observed. In a report that was released, officials noted that she may be driving a 2006 blue Subaru Tribeca with Florida license plate Y954PV. Despite extensive searches, her current whereabouts continue to elude caretakers and law enforcement officials alike, prompting a more urgent appeal to the public.

Residents of the area and anyone who might have come into contact with Shontz are being urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the search. "If you have any information on Shontz’s whereabouts, please call the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7," the statement from the sheriff’s office reads. Community members can also report tips online, providing a lifeline that could piece together the events leading up to her disappearance.

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