Crime & Safety

Missing Children Found Safe: Sheriff's Office

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has safely located two siblings that went missing from Valrico.

Joshua Robinson, 13, and his sister, Isabelle Dwyer, 11, have been located and are safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Joshua Robinson, 13, and his sister, Isabelle Dwyer, 11, have been located and are safe, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

VALRICO, FL — Two Valrico children that went missing on Wednesday evening have been found safe, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Authorities said 13-year-old Joshua Robinson and his sister, Isabelle Dwyer, 11, are doing well.

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Authorities are searching for two children siblings who were last seen in the Valrico area on Wednesday at 5 p.m., a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release said.

Police say Joshua Robinson, 13, and his sister, Isabelle Dwyer, 11, are believed to be sleeping in an older model brown Chevy truck with Ohio plates.

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Detectives have not been able to locate their guardian to verify their well-being.

"Our detectives are seeking the public's help locating these two children," said Sheriff Chad Chronister in a news release. "It's been almost 24 hours since the last time they were seen, so I'm urging anyone and everyone to be on the lookout for these kids who could be in the Valrico or Riverview area."

According to authorities, Robinson is 5-foot-1 and weighs 100 pounds.

Dwyer is 4-foot-5 and weighs 80 pounds.

Anyone with information on Joshua and Isabelle's whereabouts is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200

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