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17-year-old missing teen from St. Pete found, search ongoing for bicycle

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Florida Missing Child Alert Issued for 17-Year-Old Allister Nasr

The community of Tampa, Florida is on high alert as a Missing Child Alert has been issued for 17-year-old Allister Nasr, who has been missing for nearly two weeks. Allister was last seen leaving his home near the 6500 block of Bayou Grande Boulevard Northeast on March 1st, wearing blue shorts, a gray sweatshirt, white shoes, and carrying a black backpack.

Since his disappearance, St. Petersburg Police have been actively searching for Allister. Detectives located his bicycle near the Weedon Island Preserve, but have not been able to locate him. Major Shannon Halstead of the St. Petersburg Police Department has expressed concerns about Allister’s safety, as evidence collected suggests he may be in danger.

Allister’s family is desperate for his safe return, with his brother Avicenne passing out fliers near the preserve and urging anyone with information to come forward. The family is asking for the community’s help in checking dash and security cameras for any sightings of Allister on March 1st.

In a heartfelt plea, Avicenne expressed his love for his brother and begged for him to come home. The family is offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to Allister’s safe return.

As the search for Allister continues, the community is coming together to support his family and help bring him home. Anyone with information is urged to contact St. Petersburg Police at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

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