Marianna, FL – Deputies in Jackson County are asking for the public’s help today as the search continues for 37-year-old Nicholas Lee Jones, who was reported missing after leaving a local hotel on Friday.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jones was last seen on December 6, 2025, in Marianna. Surveillance footage shows him leaving the property with an unknown woman, described by investigators as possibly Hispanic, before entering a red Jeep Cherokee. Authorities say Jones has not been heard from since, prompting growing concern for his safety.
The sheriff’s office released a public alert Sunday morning, along with a photo of Jones, asking anyone who may have seen him or the red Jeep to come forward. Investigators have not yet confirmed whether the woman seen with Jones is a person of interest or simply a witness who may help establish his last known movements.
Deputies have not released details on the direction the vehicle traveled, whether Jones left the area willingly, or if foul play is suspected. The agency emphasized that all credible leads are being pursued.
Community members across Jackson County and the surrounding Florida Panhandle are encouraged to review recent surveillance footage from businesses, home security systems, and traffic areas in case the vehicle or Jones were captured on camera.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nicholas Lee Jones is urged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 850-482-9624. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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