TAMPA, Fla. — UPDATE: Tampa police said Jean Brooks has been located and is safe.
Original report:
Tampa police are searching for an 18-year-old man whose family fears for his safety after he disappeared Wednesday afternoon and did not return home.
The Tampa Police Department (TPD) issued a Purple Alert for Jean Brooks, described as a 5-foot-8 Hispanic male weighing about 120 pounds.
Police said Brooks was last seen in the 1200 block of East Sligh Avenue. Investigators said he was driving a white 2024 Dodge Durango with Florida tag XVC309.
According to police, Brooks made statements to family members and loved ones that raised concerns about his well-being.
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