Tanaiya Thomas, a 16-year-old Black female, was reported missing from Winter Haven, Florida, on July 24, 2025. She was last linked to her residence and was seen leaving in a vehicle with an unknown male. The Winter Haven Police Department filed the missing person report under case number 2025-4526 and the disappearance was entered in NamUs as MP148246 on the same date.

NamUs lists her as 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 3 inches tall, about 120 to 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No distinctive features, clothing, or accessories were documented at the time she vanished. The Winter Haven Police Department at 125 North Lake Silver Drive Northwest, Polk County, Florida, is the investigating agency; their phone number on the file is 401-2226.

If anyone saw Tanaiya on or after July 24, 2025, or knows who the vehicle or the unknown male might be, please contact the Winter Haven Police Department with any information.