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Kent Cheek Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakeland, Florida on Jul 08, 2026

Victim Details

Created

Jul 08, 2026

Case Added

Jul 09, 2026

Firstname

Kent

Lastname

Cheek

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

250 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 08, 2026

City

Lakeland

State

Florida

County

Polk County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

198444

Agency Name

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Winter Haven

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Polk County

Agency Zip Code

33880

Agency Contact

Amanda Whipple

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1891 Jim Keene Boulevard, Florida

Agency Phone

8632986834

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

PK260028399

Primary Agency

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Kent Kennedy Cheek was 41 years old when he was reported missing from Lakeland, Florida, after he was last seen during the early morning hours of July 8, 2026. Authorities identified his final confirmed location as the Circle K convenience store at 2109 West Memorial Boulevard in Lakeland. Cheek was reportedly traveling on foot and was last observed at approximately 5:50 a.m., but the available information does not specify the direction in which he walked after leaving the area. With no vehicle ...

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Kent Cheek Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lakeland, Florida on Jul 08, 2026

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