Anthony Merentis, 16, was last seen in Port Charlotte, Florida, on January 30, 2026. He is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under case number 2076136 and law enforcement has circulated his physical details and what he was wearing when last seen.

Authorities and family members are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators and reference his name and the NCMEC case number so tips are routed correctly.

If anyone in Port Charlotte or the surrounding area saw Anthony around January 30 or knows anything about where he might be, please contact the appropriate authorities with that information.