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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Zephyrhills police renew plea for missing man
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Zephyrhills police renewed a public request for information about Carlton McCarthy Ireland, missing since April 2007. Authorities say he last contacted officials after paying his water bill on April 18 and sold a ring at a Tampa pawn shop on April 23; his red 1997 Toyota Tercel has never been recovered.
WHO: Carlton McCarthy Ireland; Zephyrhills Police Department; Chief Derek Brewer
WHAT: Police renewed a plea for information to help locate a man missing since 2007 and his red 1997 Toyota Tercel.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Zephyrhills, Florida
WHY: Police say someone who may have witnessed something back then might be willing to come forward now.
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