Authorities in Tampa, Florida, are requesting public assistance in locating 16-year-old Cameron Jinks, who was last seen on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Jinks is described as a white male, standing 5'11" tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. He has blonde or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes. Additional details regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance have not been widely circulated.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Cameron Jinks as located, and his missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether he was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
The circumstances surrounding Jinks's disappearance are being investigated after he reportedly left his residence and did not return.
His case is being handled by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, listed under case number 26-79276. Officials have classified him as a runaway juvenile.
Family and law enforcement are concerned for his well-being and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Individuals who may have seen Jinks or have any knowledge of his current whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is also aware of the case.Last Seen: Jan 22, 2026
