In a recent turn of events that could easily be every parent's waking nightmare turned sigh of relief, 17-year-old Leeland Gordon, previously reported missing, has been found and is now confirmed to be safe. Gordon, who stands a towering 6’3” and is around 145 lbs with distinguishing blonde hair and blue eyes, had not been seen since earlier yesterday, when he was last spotted in the Thames Place area of Lutz.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Gordon's disappearance and how he was located remain obscure; however, the Pasco Sheriff’s Office was swift to distribute information through their alert system in an effort to locate the missing teen—information that may have played a pivotal role in his safe return.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office community news release initially publicized Gordon's disappearance and his description in the hopes that members of the public could aid in swiftly piecing together the teenager's last known whereabouts, setting a tone of communal responsibility and vigilance.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has not yet released additional details about Gordon's brief disappearance or the factors that led to his safe recovery.
