Crime & Safety
Orange County, FL Missing Alert: Mother, 5-Year-Old Son Sought
Orlando, FL – The Orange County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing mother and her 5 year old son who have not been seen since Oct. 5, 2026, raising concerns among fami
By Blake Harrison · 2026-10-20T13:50:34.423Z
Orlando, FL – The Orange County Sheriff 's Office is asking for the public's help locating a missing mother and her 5 year old son who have not been seen since Oct. 5, 2026, raising concerns among family members about their safety and well being.
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, Christina Andrea Fellows, 40, and her son, Josef De Leon Fellows, 5, were last seen at a residence near Hibiscus Road and Semoran Boulevard in Orlando, Florida.
The sheriff's office shared a missing persons alert featuring photographs of both individuals, urging residents to help locate them and report any information about their whereabouts.
The disappearance has prompted concern from family members, who have not seen the mother and child since Oct. 5. As of Tuesday, Oct. 20, that marks approximately 15 days since they were last reported seen.
Authorities have not provided additional details about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, including whether the pair may be traveling together, what clothing they were last wearing or whether a vehicle may be involved.
The last reported location is in Orange County, within the greater Orlando metropolitan area. Residents in Orlando and surrounding Central Florida communities are being encouraged to remain alert for the missing mother and child.
The sheriff's office has not publicly identified a suspected crime in the information provided with the alert. Their disappearance should not be interpreted as evidence of criminal activity without further confirmation from investigators.
Anyone who sees Christina Andrea Fellows or Josef De Leon Fellows, or knows where they may be, is urged to call 911 immediately , according to the sheriff's office.
Residents are also encouraged to share the official missing persons alert to help circulate their photographs and identifying information.