PH-2025-TPA-00145

Phone Tip — HSI Tampa Tip Line

Call received: February 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM EST Caller: Self-identified as middle school teacher in Tampa

Teacher reports a 13-year-old female student who has recently begun exhibiting concerning behaviors: expensive new clothing and electronics she cannot explain, references to an older "boyfriend" (described as mid-20s), frequent absences, and withdrawn behavior. Teacher states the student's grades have dropped significantly over the past 2 months.

Teacher has reported concerns to school administration and DCF but feels "nothing is happening" and wants to escalate.