PH-2025-TPA-00147

Phone Tip — HSI Tampa Tip Line

Call received: February 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM EST Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds Caller: Anonymous (caller ID blocked)

Caller reports observing minors being picked up from a group home facility in the Lakeland area (street name partially provided: "...something Memorial Blvd") by unknown adults in personal vehicles, typically between 10 PM and midnight. Caller states this occurs 2-3 times per week.

Caller describes the minors as female, appearing to be 14-17 years old. Caller states the minors return in the early morning hours, sometimes appearing distressed.

Caller identifies self as a neighbor but declines to provide name or contact information. Caller states "I just don't want to get involved but someone needs to check on those kids."