North Port Police Issue Missing Child Alert for Teen
Authorities are searching for 16-year-old Shiloh Turk-McGlade after he went missing early Wednesday.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Pre-Teens
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Missing Child Alert for 16-year-old Shiloh Turk-McGlade. He was last seen in the 7500 block of Mesa Street in North Port at 5 a.m. on October 21, 2026.
Why it matters
Local officials and law enforcement are seeking the public assistance to locate the teenager safely. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward immediately.
Shiloh Turk-McGlade stands 5'9'' tall and weighs 180 pounds, with light brown hair and blue eyes. The public is instructed to report sightings to the North Port Police Department at (941) 429-7300 or by dialing 911.
The players
Shiloh Turk-McGlade
He is the 16-year-old male who is the subject of an active Missing Child Alert in Florida.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
This state-level agency is responsible for issuing missing person alerts and coordinating law enforcement support across Florida.
North Port Police Department
This local municipal agency is the primary law enforcement body leading the search for the missing teenager in North Port.
The details
Shiloh Turk-McGlade is a white male who was last observed in the 7500 block of Mesa Street. Law enforcement is actively working to locate the teen and has requested that residents in North Port report any relevant information.
Timeline
October 21, 2026, at 5 a.m. was the last time the teen was seen.
October 21, 2026, was when the Missing Child Alert was issued.
Culture Shift
This case utilizes the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Missing Child Alert system to mobilize community support. The deployment of this state-wide infrastructure reflects current protocols for rapidly increasing public awareness in time-sensitive missing persons cases.
Residents in the North Port area are asked to monitor their surroundings and contact local authorities if they have information regarding the teenager. Community members should prioritize calling 911 or the police department rather than engaging directly with the investigation.
The takeaway
When a Missing Child Alert is issued, checking local police department social media or official sites can provide the most current updates. Residents should prioritize sharing confirmed information from official law enforcement sources to assist in the search effort.
Further reading
Learn more about local youth safety initiatives on the Pre-Teens page.
