UPDATE — New Port Richey Police say the teenager is safe.
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ORIGINAL STORY — A Florida MISSING CHILD Alert has been issued for a Pasco County teenager.
Cody Almengor-Gatica, a 15-year-old white male, is described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
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He was last seen in the area of the 7300 block of Brightwaters Court in New Port Richey, Florida and at the time was wearing a white hoodie jacket and gray jean shorts.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of this child please contact the New Port Richey Police Department at 727-841-4550 or 911.