Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating a missing teen

The sheriff's office says 15-year-old Joshua Nix was last seen in the Crystal River area on Sept. 26.

By Ryann Dickerson September 27, 2023 7:55 pm

ContributedCCSODeputies say the 15-year-old was last seen in the Crystal River area.

CITRUS COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for your help locating a 15-year-old male.

According to the sheriff’s office, they received a report that Joshua Nix ran away from home. He was last seen in the Crystal River area on Sept. 26., around 6 a.m.

Deputies are not sure or what he was wearing or where he is headed. Joshua is 5 foot 9 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, contact the sheriff’s office at 352-249-2790. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Citrus County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-269-8477.

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