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Two 27-Year-Olds Missing in Tampa, Police Seek Tips

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, 27, vanished on April 16 in Tampa, Florida.
Family said the pair were unusually responsible and punctual, calling the sudden disappearance suspicious.
Police report no evidence of foul play, confirm they are not in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, have entered them in state and national missing-persons databases, and ask tips at 813-974-2628.

History

Historical Context

The Missing Persons Act of 1982 established protocols for addressing missing individuals in the U.S., following a surge in public concern over child abductions during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This law enabled law enforcement, including the Tampa Police Department, to enter cases into national databases, enhancing recovery efforts. The recent disappearances of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy underscore the ongoing challenges families face in such situations.

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Story summary

Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, 27, vanished on April 16 in Tampa, Florida.
Family said the pair were unusually responsible and punctual, calling the sudden disappearance suspicious.
Police report no evidence of foul play, confirm they are not in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, have entered them in state and national missing-persons databases, and ask tips at 813-974-2628.

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