Florida Teen Reported Missing: Child Alert Issued

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy last seen in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Officials said Joshua Hill was last seen in the area of the 4500th block of Wishart Boulevard in Tampa.

Hill is described as standing 6 feet, 3 inches tall, weighing 275 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Authorities reported that he was last spotted in a black hoodie featuring white lettering, black pajama pants with white print, a white sock, a black sock, and black and white slides. Additionally, Hill might have a skateboard in his possession.

As per the FDLE’s official site, the Florida Missing Child Alert was created in 2003. Its purpose is to aid law enforcement in promptly sharing information in situations where a child is missing and deemed to be at risk of serious harm. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the child has been kidnapped.

The FDLE advised that if you see Hill, do not approach. Please contact FDLE or the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 or 911