University of South Florida Police Seek Public Help in Search for Two Missing Graduate Students
The University of South Florida Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing graduate students, Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, who were last seen on campus in Tampa.
Details of the Disappearance
According to official reports, the two doctoral students were reported missing after failing to attend scheduled academic commitments and not responding to attempts by university officials and family members to contact them. Both students are enrolled in graduate programs at the University of South Florida.
The University of South Florida Police Department, in coordination with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, has launched an investigation and is urging anyone with information about the students’ whereabouts to come forward. Authorities have not released specific details about the circumstances surrounding their disappearance but emphasized that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
How the Public Can Help
Law enforcement officials are asking members of the public who may have seen Zamil Limon or Nahida S. Bristy, or who have any information related to their disappearance, to contact the University of South Florida Police Department directly or submit tips through the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Individuals can report information by calling the USFPD non-emergency line at 813-974-2628 or by contacting the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office through their official channels. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and to share any relevant details, no matter how minor they may seem.
Official Response and Resources
The University of South Florida Police Department operates as part of the Hillsborough County 911 system and works closely with local law enforcement agencies to ensure campus safety. For non-emergency reports, including missing persons concerns, the department can be reached at its direct line. Those taken into custody by USFPD officers in Tampa are transferred to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Central Booking Facility, although individuals detained at the St. Petersburg campus are processed through the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Both agencies continue to collaborate on the investigation and have not ruled out any possibilities in their efforts to locate the missing students safely.
Stay Informed
As the investigation develops, updates will be provided through official channels from the University of South Florida Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The public is advised to rely only on verified information from these sources and to avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors or speculation.
Anyone with information regarding the location or well-being of Zamil Limon or Nahida S. Bristy is urged to contact authorities immediately.