The Pasco Sheriff's Office is urgently seeking assistance from the public in their search for a missing teenager, Marissa Morton, who is believed to have run away. Morton, just 15 years of age, was last spotted yesterday near US Highway 19 and Sunray Drive in Holiday. According to the official Facebook page of the Pasco Sheriff, the young girl stands at 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs around 150 pounds, and is distinguishable by her blonde hair and blue eyes.
At the time of her disappearance, Morton was seen clad in a light blue hooded sweatshirt, paired with black shorts. The Pasco Sheriff's Office has made an appeal to local residents, encouraging anyone with information on Morton's whereabouts to reach out. They have provided the Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7 as a means of contact, and have further directed the community to deliver tips online through their dedicated website, ensuring that those who wish to assist can do so promptly.
The circumstances surrounding Morton's disappearance are still being investigated. Authorities have not given specific details beyond her physical description and last known location. With no sign of the teen since yesterday, the urgency among law enforcement and community members continues to escalate.
