The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is on the lookout for a missing teenager, 17-year-old Deven Werts, who vanished on the evening of Monday in the New Port Richey area. Werts is described as 5’8”, roughly 165 lbs., with blonde hair and brown eyes. Last seen wearing a maroon sweater, black sweatpants, and red Crocs near Plathe Rd., the search for the teenager continues, as family and authorities seek information from the community.
As reported by Pasco Sheriff’s Office Community News, Werts was last spotted around 8:15 p.m. Any details regarding Werts’ location could be essential in aiding the deputies to locate the young individual who is currently considered a missing/runaway. The public is encouraged to come forward with any potentially relevant information.
The Pasco Sheriff's Office urges anyone who knows of Werts' whereabouts to reach out. Concerned individuals can contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, selecting option 7, to share any tips or sightings. Furthermore, tipsters have the alternative of reporting information discretely through the Pasco Sheriff’s website, adding another avenue for those who wish to assist in the search without direct phone contact.
Deven Werts' sudden disappearance has prompted an active response from both law enforcement and the community at large. As the search intensifies, a shared hope persists for a safe return. Keeping such incidents in the collective consciousness can make a difference.
