Missing Teen Found Safe in Jacksonville, Florida

Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

**Missing Child Located in Jacksonville, Florida**

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has reported that 17-year-old Ronan “Tai” Ferriter, who had been missing, has been located. The department expressed gratitude to the community for their assistance in the search.

Ronan was last seen by his caretakers on the Southside of Jacksonville, specifically around 3:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Belfort Road. He was reported missing an hour later after he did not return to his facility.

Ronan is described as Asian male, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a blue button-up shirt, black shorts, and white shoes. He has diagnoses of autism and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office had requested the public's help, especially from those living in the area, to check cameras, vehicles, and property for any signs of Ronan during the search.

For any future inquiries or missing person reports, individuals are encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.



Source: Jacksonville Sheriff

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Jacksonville

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