Zara Iqbal was 17 when she was last seen in Polk City, Florida, on July 28, 2026. She left her home at about 4:30 a.m., reportedly headed possibly toward New Port Richey, and her sudden early-morning departure has left family deeply concerned for her safety.

At the time she went missing Zara had black hair with purple highlights and was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black shirt. No additional information about her belongings or how she may have been traveling has been released. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation and the case is listed in NamUs as MP161172.

Anyone who saw Zara that morning or who has information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6834.