Search Continues for Missing Uber Driver

Pasco County Sheriff’s deputies have released more information about a missing Wesley Chapel man who hasn’t been in contact with his family since Sunday.

Sean Golden, 39, is a driver-partner with Uber. According to deputies, Golden drove a fare to the 4200 block of Tampania Avenue in Tampa early Sunday morning. He dropped off that fare and was last seen putting gas into his gray, four-door 2014 Toyota Camry at the Flying J gas station, 11555 E. Sligh Ave., at 4:30 a.m.

At the time of that Flying J sighting, Golden was not providing a ride for a fare on behalf of Uber, the company announced in a statement. Golden had served as a driver-partner with the national company since 2014.

“Our thoughts are with our partner’s loved ones during this difficult time, and we’re hopeful for his safe return,” the statement reads. “We’ve provided law enforcement with all the information we have available, and stand ready to help in any other way we can.”

Deputies concur that Uber officials have cooperated with the investigation “in every way possible.”

Even so, Golden’s whereabouts remains a mystery.

Deputies say it’s possible Golden drove east on Interstate 4 out of Tampa.

Anyone who sees him or his car, which has a Florida tag number of S651JA, is asked to call the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Tips Line at 1-800-706-2488. Information may also be submitted online by visiting https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=615.

Golden is 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs about 250 pounds. He has blond hair and brown eyes.

Photos courtesy of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office

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