Jayden Barnett, an 18-year-old reported missing, has been found safe, according to a brief update posted by investigators. The news brings a quick resolution after Barnett was reported missing. He was described as wearing no shirt and a bandaged leg.
A Short, Welcome Update
The update came in the form of a post, titled simply “Update: Barnett was found and is safe,” shared by the Pasco Sheriff's Office on Facebook.
The sheriff's office identified Barnett as an 18-year-old, according to news.pascosheriff.com. The agency said he was last seen in Wesley Chapel.
What Barnett Looked Like When He Disappeared
Investigators described Barnett as 5-foot-11 and around 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, per the same account. At the time he went missing, he was wearing dark-colored shorts and no shirt, and he had a dressing on his right leg, details the sheriff's office shared in hopes the public could help spot him.
The sheriff's office asked anyone with information to call its non-emergency line at 727-847-8102, option 7, or to submit a tip online through the department's tip portal.
