Brooksville Teen Missing, Community Asked to Help Locate Serenity

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office asked for public assistance after 16 year old Serenity Pinzon was reported missing following her last confirmed sighting on December 17 at about 4:55 p.m. at her home on Trinity Road in Brooksville. Authorities classified the case as a missing endangered juvenile and put out identifying details to help residents and investigators locate her.

Serenity is described as about 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 125 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. A distinguishing mark noted by investigators is a tattoo of a heart with a line through it on the inside of her left forearm. At the time she was last seen she was wearing a black crop top, dark leggings, and brown slip on Ugg boots.

The sheriff’s office began asking for tips on December 18 and updated the request the following day. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office at 352 754 6830. Providing timely details such as recent sightings, social contacts, or surveillance footage can help narrow search areas and assist officers in confirming her safety as quickly as possible.

For Brooksville residents this case raises immediate safety and neighborhood awareness concerns. Families with children and local schools may face heightened anxiety while investigators work to locate Serenity. Neighbors can aid the effort by checking doorbell cameras, home security footage, and recent social media contacts for any sign of her movements after she was last seen. Community tips also help law enforcement prioritize resources and determine whether additional outreach or protective measures are needed.

The sheriff’s office remains the central contact for verified information and updates. Residents should report credible leads directly to 352 754 6830 so investigators can follow up and coordinate any necessary search activity.