Hero: Police K9 Finds Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Inside The Restroom At A Park In Florida!

On Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:57 p.m., Deputy Sarah Ernstes and K9 Mary Lu responded to the 16000 block of Carlton Lake Drive to assist in the search for a missing and endangered 11-year-old girl.

They quickly jumped into action, tracking the child to a neighbor's house, where they learned the residents had given her a ride to a nearby apartment complex in Wimauma.

Our units headed to that location, where K9 Mary Lu was able to alert our deputies to a locked bathroom door at a park in the area. Our deputies located the missing girl inside the locked bathroom and were able to successfully talk her into unlocking the door, where she was found safe and without injury.

"Our teamHCSO K9 Unit has once again proven its invaluable role in our community," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "With their exceptional skills, they successfully located and brought home a missing 11-year-old girl, reuniting her safely with her family. I couldn't be prouder of our team's commitment to service and determination to protect and serve." || Posted by CZ