CYB-2025-TPA-00845
Tip Content
NCMEC CyberTipline Report #CT-2025-845102 — Forwarded from National Human Trafficking Hotline
Original report submitted by hotel night manager at Best Western Plus Westshore, Tampa, FL.
Reporting party (RP) states that over the past 6 weeks, the same male individual (described as approximately 35-40 years old, heavyset, tattoo on left forearm) has checked into Room 412 on Thursday or Friday evenings, always accompanied by a different young female. RP estimates the females appear to be 16-20 years of age.
The male always pays with cash and provides the same Florida driver's license (name: [redacted]). RP has observed heavy foot traffic to and from Room 412 during these stays, with multiple male visitors arriving separately over 3-4 hour periods.
RP reports that on the most recent occasion (February 7, 2025), RP heard what sounded like a female crying from the room. RP did not call law enforcement at the time but submitted this report the following day.
RP is willing to cooperate and can provide security camera footage from the lobby and hallway.
AI Analysis & Enrichment
Credibility Assessment
Hotel employee, firsthand observation over multiple weeks
Specific room, physical description, pattern identified
Hotel flagged in multiple prior tips
Most recent observation within 5 days
Cross-Reference Hits
3Best Western Westshore — 7 separate tips in past 6 months. Flagged as high-activity location. Connected to tip CYB-2025-TPA-00847.
Weekly hotel rotation with multiple victims — Matches known sex trafficking operational pattern classified as 'circuit' trafficking.
Florida DL provided by suspect — Pending cross-reference with DMV records and prior law enforcement contacts.
Recommended Actions
- 1Request security camera footage from hotel management
- 2Run Florida DL check on name provided to hotel
- 3Coordinate with TPD vice unit for potential sting operation
- 4Link to investigation HSI-TPA-2024-0392 for pattern analysis