Eric James Romaine, 17, was last seen on February 11, 2026, in Lakeland, Florida. He is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 120 pounds. His disappearance is listed as MISSING and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation under case number PK260006426. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children issued a poster for him under number 2077674, and a NamUs entry was created on February 13, 2026, as MP155355.

Investigators believe Eric may still be in the Lakeland area or may have traveled to New York City. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 298-6200 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.

If anyone saw Eric around February 11 in Lakeland or in transit toward New York City, please share what you know with authorities.