JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATE, 11/10/25, 7 p.m.: JSO said its officers spotted Taryn walking home and returned him safely to his family.
Original story below:
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 9-year-old boy.
Taryn Spikes was last seen in the area of West 26th Street near Moncrief Road.
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“Due to his young age, we are concerned about his safety,” JSO wrote in a social media post.
Taryn is described as 4′11″ and has brown eyes and black hair. Police said he was last seen wearing a black shirt, white shorts and black shoes.
Anyone with any information on Taryn’s whereabouts is asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500.
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