LARGO — As of Friday, December 19, 2025, the Largo Police Department continues to treat the case involving missing person Petro Kuqo as an active and open investigation. Police stated they are transitioning efforts away from maintaining resources directly on scene.
According to the department, investigators are confident that based on the work completed so far, if Kuqo were in the immediate area, he would have been located.
Kuqo was reported missing on December 12, 2025. Since that time, the Largo Police Department has conducted multiple organized and coordinated search efforts. These have included on-the-ground grid searches, deployments of bloodhounds and cadaver dogs, and a review of surveillance footage from businesses, private residences, PSTA, and school buses. Officers have also followed up on all tips received.
Additional efforts included marine and aerial searches, with the use of drones and helicopters. The department partnered with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to use specialized units and expand available resources.
The Largo Police Department and Kuqo’s family expressed thanks to community members and civilian groups who have assisted in the search and continue to do so.
Police are asking the public to remain alert for Kuqo and to review any surveillance or doorbell camera footage. Anyone who believes they may have seen him, or who has information that may be relevant, is urged to contact the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730. Investigators stated that even small details may be important.
Any new or significant updates from the Largo Police Department will be shared on IONTB.