Joel Garcia Sanchez was 19 when he was last seen in Wimauma, Florida, on December 11, 2023. His case is listed with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2049720, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency investigating.

Public information does not include details about what he was wearing, where he was headed, or whether he is considered to be in danger. The investigation remains active and anyone with information is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 247-8200 or NCMEC’s 24-hour line at 1-800-843-5678.

If anyone knew Joel, saw him in Wimauma on or after December 11, 2023, or has relevant information, please get in touch with the listed contacts.