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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Zephyrhills Police Reopen 2007 Missing Person Case
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Zephyrhills Police are seeking new leads in the 2007 disappearance of Carlton McCarthy Ireland, who vanished in spring 2007 at age 54. Investigators say his last financial activity was a water bill payment on April 18, 2007, and his last confirmed sighting was April 23 when he pawned a ring in Tampa. Neither Ireland nor his red 1997 Toyota Tercel has been seen since.
WHO: Carlton McCarthy Ireland; Zephyrhills Police Department; members of the public with potential information
WHAT: Police reopened the search for a man missing since 2007 and are asking the public for new leads.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
WHERE: Zephyrhills, Florida
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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