News Summary
The St. Petersburg community is rallying to find 17-year-old Allister Nasr, missing since March 1. The police have declared him endangered after a concerning note was found. With family distributing flyers and offering a $20,000 reward, efforts continue to locate Allister as police search the area intensively.
St. Petersburg, Florida – A local family is desperately searching for 17-year-old Allister Nasr, who has been reported missing since March 1. The St. Petersburg Police Department has declared Allister an endangered missing person due to mounting concerns about his safety.
Allister was last seen leaving his home near the 6500 block of Bayou Grande Boulevard Northeast, wearing blue shorts, a gray sweatshirt, and white shoes. At that time, he was carrying a black backpack, which he later dropped off at a nearby school, switching to a red backpack shortly thereafter. His bicycle was found on March 12 in the area of the Weedon Island Preserve by an employee of Duke Energy, piquing concerns for his well-being.
Family members have actively engaged the surrounding community by distributing flyers in locations near Weedon Island, appealing for any information that could lead to Allister’s whereabouts. The search for him has been challenging; family members, particularly Allister’s brother, Avicenne Nasr, have shared that they are feeling the emotional toll of the situation, experiencing significant stress and difficulty sleeping as they try to cope with Allister’s absence.
Evidence leading up to the declaration of Allister’s endangered status includes a concerning note found by his family. This note suggested that Allister may be struggling with internal issues and thoughts of self-harm, prompting law enforcement to increase their search efforts. These efforts have included deploying cadaver dogs, bloodhound tracking dogs, and drones, although as of now, these searches have not yielded positive results.
In an effort to further assist with the search, the family is encouraging community members to review any available dashcam or security footage recorded on March 1, especially in the San Martin Boulevard area. They hope that any captured footage could provide valuable leads that might help locate Allister.
In recognition of the seriousness of the situation, Allister’s family is offering a reward of $20,000 for information that leads to his safe return. This reward aims to motivate individuals who may have seen something pertinent to come forward and share what they know.
Community support for the Nasr family has been overwhelming, with many local residents joining them in their search efforts. This collective action showcases the tight-knit nature of the St. Petersburg community, as they come together in hopes of finding Allister and bringing him back home safely.
The St. Petersburg Police Department continues to gather information and follow any leads that may emerge in the case. Authorities have indicated that the safety and well-being of Allister are their top priorities and have urged anyone with information regarding his disappearance to come forward.
The situation remains dire as the family and community rally for Allister’s safe return, striving for any breakthrough that could lead to a positive outcome in this troubling case.
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- WFLA: Family Speaks on Missing St. Pete Teen
- Google Search: Allister Nasr missing
- ABC Action News: Missing Teen Search
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- St. Pete Catalyst: USF Students Displaced
- Google News: St. Petersburg Community Search
- Health Central: Types of Migraine in Children
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Community
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- Google Scholar: Missing Persons Case Studies
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