Brooksville, Florida – The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old last seen in Brooksville, prompting a public call for assistance.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Alexa Gaynor, whose date of birth is April 18, 2008, was last seen on Feb. 28 leaving her residence on Tayco Drive in Brooksville.
Deputies said Alexa is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants.
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Officials said no further information is available at this time.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who has seen Alexa or knows her current whereabouts to contact the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352-754-6830.
Missing juvenile cases can be especially urgent as deputies work to confirm a teen’s safety and location. The case may be particularly relevant for students and young workers in the Brooksville area who may have seen her over the weekend.
Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement directly rather than respond through social media posts. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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