Florida Teenager Missing After His Truck Is Found Abandoned in Atlanta, as Investigators and Family Search for the 16-Year-Old
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL — Authorities are searching for a missing Florida teenager after his truck was discovered empty in Atlanta, setting off an urgent effort to locate him and learn where he may have gone. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Levi James Conner was last known to be driving a gray 2019 Ford F-150 with Florida license plate 49BQPG.
Atlanta police found the truck unoccupied around 7:05 p.m. Friday near Lakewood Avenue and Lakewood Raceway. Since then, Conner’s whereabouts have remained unknown, and investigators have asked for the public’s help in finding him.
Atlanta police found the Ford F-150 empty near Lakewood Raceway
The truck was located by Atlanta police in the Lakewood area, a detail that has become the key starting point in the search. The vehicle was not occupied when officers found it, and officials have not said how long it may have been there before it was discovered.
What happened between the time Conner was last seen and the moment the truck was located is still unclear. The sheriff’s office has not released information about any possible destinations, companions, or other circumstances that might explain why the truck ended up abandoned in Atlanta.
For now, investigators are focusing on the location where the vehicle turned up and asking anyone in the Atlanta area to pay close attention for signs that could lead them to the teenager.
Osceola County officials ask the public to watch for Levi Conner
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has made Conner’s disappearance a public alert, urging anyone with information to come forward quickly. Officials said he was last known to be driving the gray Ford F-150, and they want people who may have seen him or the truck to contact investigators.
Authorities said Conner is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. The sheriff’s office also said he was last seen wearing a black skullcap, blue hoodie and gray sweatpants.
Those details are being shared widely so people who may have spotted someone matching his description can help narrow the search.
Officials describe the teenager and the clothes he was last seen wearing
Conner’s physical description is now central to the search. Investigators say he is a slim teenager with brown hair and brown eyes, and they have provided his height and weight to help the public identify him accurately.
The clothing description may also help anyone who noticed him Friday or later in the evening. The sheriff’s office said he was last seen in a black skullcap, blue hoodie and gray sweatpants, a combination that could stand out to witnesses, motorists or surveillance camera footage.
Authorities have not publicly said whether they believe Conner was alone, traveling voluntarily, or in any danger. They are continuing to treat the case as a missing-person search.
Search efforts stretch from Florida to Georgia as information is sought
The case now spans two states, with Osceola County deputies trying to piece together events that led to the truck’s discovery in Georgia. The distance between the teenager’s home area and Atlanta raises questions investigators have not yet answered publicly.
Police and sheriff’s officials are relying on tips from the public because no explanation has been released for the truck being left behind. The effort is focused on finding a lead that can show where Conner went after the vehicle was found, or whether anyone saw him in the hours before or after.
Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified any suspects. At this stage, the priority remains locating the teen safely and gathering information that could move the search forward.
Anyone with tips is urged to call deputies or 911
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about Conner’s whereabouts to call 407-348-2222. People with urgent information can also contact 911.
Officials are urging residents in and around Atlanta, as well as anyone who may have crossed paths with the teenager elsewhere, to share even small details if they might help investigators. In missing-person cases, police often rely on public sightings, video and phone tips to build a timeline.
For now, the truck’s discovery has provided a key clue, but not an answer. The search for Levi James Conner continues as authorities work to determine where the 16-year-old went and whether he can be found quickly.