Crime & Safety

Man Missing From Local Group Home

Officials said Gift Bless Smith has sent texts, but will divulge his whereabouts. (Breaking)

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a man who went missing in July from a group home in Riverview.

Gift Bless Smith, 37, reportedly has sent texts but will not reveal his location, deputies said. He was last seen at the home on the 13200 block of Silvercreek Drive on July 13 between 6:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

He is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 167 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and a visible scar on the back of his head, officials said.

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Anyone with any information on Smith is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 813 -247-8200.

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