Update: With the assistance of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the three
children were recovered and unharmed.
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The Largo Police Department is looking for three children who are believed to be missing and endangered: 6-year-old Benjamin Spears, 1-year-old Hannah Spears, and 6-month-old Noah Spears.
On February 28, 2024, 32-year-old Tyler Spears and 28-year-old Natalie Spears appeared at the Department of Children and Families in the 8500 block of Ulmerton Road for a mandatory visit about their children.
During the visit, information that would have affected Tyler and Natalie’s ability to retain custody of their children was developed. Natalie and Tyler fled from the appointment with their children.
Based on information obtained through the investigation, all involved parties may currently be in South St. Petersburg.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, based on the current investigation, the case was upgraded to a missing child alert.
Detectives are actively working on this case and will release more information as it becomes available.
If you have any information about the whereabouts of these children, please
contact the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730.