A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Juliet Arioso, who was reported missing on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Ocala, Florida. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) believes Juliet may be traveling with 45-year-old Jason Castillo, who has been identified by authorities as the suspected child abductor.
Law enforcement agencies are actively searching for Juliet and are urging the public to remain vigilant. Anyone who believes they have seen Juliet, Jason Castillo, or the vehicle associated with the alert is asked not to approach them and to immediately contact law enforcement.
What Happened?
According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Juliet Arioso was reported missing from the 9100 block of Southwest 27th Avenue in Ocala, Marion County, on July 27, 2026. Following an investigation, authorities issued a statewide AMBER Alert after determining that Juliet may be in danger.
Investigators believe she may be traveling with Jason Castillo. At this time, officials have not publicly released additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the investigation remains active.
Description of Juliet Arioso
Authorities describe Juliet Arioso as:
Age: 13
Sex: Female
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Weight: Approximately 90 pounds
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Race: White
Suspect Information
Authorities have identified the suspected child abductor as Jason Castillo.
He is described as:
Age: 45
Sex: Male
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Weight: Approximately 190 pounds
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Race: White-Hispanic
Law enforcement advises the public not to confront or approach Jason Castillo if he is located.
Vehicle Information
Authorities believe Juliet and Jason Castillo may be traveling in the following vehicle:
Vehicle: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Color: Red
Florida License Plate: 77ERLW
Investigators believe the vehicle may be traveling south from the Ocala area.
How the Public Can Help
Anyone who sees Juliet Arioso, Jason Castillo, or the described vehicle is urged to:
Do not approach the individuals.
Call 911 immediately.
Contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111.
Provide the vehicle’s location, direction of travel, and any other helpful details.
Authorities emphasize that timely information from the public can be critical in safely locating a missing child.
Investigation Continues
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate Juliet Arioso’s disappearance. Officials have asked the public to rely on verified information from law enforcement and avoid spreading unconfirmed rumors while the search remains ongoing.
Anyone with credible information is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Juliet Arioso remains the subject of an active Florida AMBER Alert as authorities continue working to bring the 13-year-old home safely.