WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Kaleb New has been located and is safe, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s office.
ORIGINAL REPORT: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office has launched a search for Kaleb New, an 11-year-old boy reported missing and considered endangered. Officials state that New was last spotted at approximately 5:45 p.m. on April 28 in the vicinity of Bright Ray Place in Wesley Chapel.
New is described by authorities as standing 5 feet tall and weighing about 106 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing gray sweatpants and blue shoes.
Deputies are currently on the ground in the Wesley Chapel area attempting to locate the child.
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The Sheriff’s Office has not released specific details regarding the nature of the “endangered” status, but is asking for the public’s immediate assistance.
Anyone who has seen Kaleb New or has any information on where he might be is urged to contact the Pasco Sheriff’s Non-Emergency Line at 727-847-8102, option 7. Additionally, the department is accepting tips through their website at PascoSheriff.com/tips.
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