The Pasco Sheriff's Office has issued an urgent request for public assistance in locating Lanasia Taylor, a 16-year-old girl reported missing and considered a runaway. According to the Sheriff's official social media post, Taylor was last seen on January 31, around 12:10 p.m. in the area of Bell Rock Pl. in Land O' Lakes.
Taylor is described as being 5’6” in height, weighing approximately 120 lbs., and distinguishable by her brown/pink hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was spotted wearing a pink hoodie, a red undershirt, black leggings, white socks, and pink tie-dye Crocs. She was also noted to have been carrying a black backpack. The Sheriff's office urges anyone with information regarding Taylor's whereabouts to come forward.
In a continuous effort to locate the missing teen, Pasco Sheriff's social media appeal encourages community members to keep an eye out and report any sightings or tips. The non-emergency line for the Pasco Sheriff’s Office has been provided as 727-847-8102, option 7, for any relevant information that could aid in their search efforts. The public can also contribute to the investigation by submitting tips online through the official Sheriff's website.
Pasco Sheriff’s deputies are currently searching for Lanasia Taylor, a missing/runaway 16-year-old. Taylor is 5’6", around 120 lbs., with brown/pink hair and brown eyes. Taylor was last seen on Jan. 31, around 12:10 p.m., in the Bell Rock Pl. area of Land O' Lakes. Taylor was… pic.twitter.com/u917QLwB1h
— Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) February 1, 2026
