Ocala Teen Abducted
Florida AMBER Alert Issued for 13-Year-Old Juliet Arioso; Authorities Seek Abductor
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Key Points
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Abduction location details point to Ocala's Shady Road Villas community (9100 block SW 27th Avenue) as the scene of Juliet Arioso's disappearance.
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There are conflicting vehicle descriptions: some reports say a red 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with FL tag 77ERLW, while others describe a gray Nissan Sentra with the same tag.
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Juliet Arioso is described as about 5 feet 3 inches tall, roughly 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
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Suspect Jason Castillo is described as a 45-year-old man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with brown hair and green eyes.
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There is inconsistency in the spelling of the missing girl's surname across outlets, with Arioso in some reports and Ariose in at least one other outlet.
Florida authorities issued an AMBER Alert on Monday for 13-year-old Juliet Arioso, last seen in Ocala between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to Palm Beach Post. She is believed to be with 45-year-old Jason Castillo, who may be traveling southbound with her.
Arioso was last seen near the 9100 block of SW 27th Avenue in Ocala's Shady Road Villas community, Naples News reported. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Do not approach the suspects if seen.
What Juliet and Jason Castillo Look Like
Juliet Arioso is 13 years old. She stands about 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs roughly 90 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes, according to TC Palm.
Suspect Jason Castillo is 45 years old. He is about 5 feet 10 inches tall with brown hair and green eyes. Authorities have not publicly confirmed his relationship to Juliet, according to News-Journal Online.
Conflicting Vehicle Descriptions Complicate the Search
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a red 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with Florida tag 77ERLW, according to Palm Beach Post. The pair may be heading south from Ocala.
However, at least one report described a gray Nissan Sentra bearing the same Florida tag, 77ERLW, according to Jacksonville. The conflicting vehicle descriptions may make it harder for the public to identify the correct car. Authorities have not publicly clarified which description is accurate.
How to Report a Tip on This Case
If you see Juliet, Jason Castillo, or either of the described vehicles, call the Marion County Sheriff's Office or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement immediately. Do not try to stop or confront the suspect yourself, TC Palm warned.
You can also call 911 directly. AMBER Alerts are designed to get information out fast so the public can help. The more eyes watching for the correct vehicle and plate number — FL tag 77ERLW — the better the chances of finding Juliet safely, according to Naples News.
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