Originally posted:  Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, 12:58 p.m.

Officials are searching for evidence regarding Tia Bonta.

Bonta, 24, was seen late last month in a wooded area in Orlando, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. She's been missing ever since.  

  • Investigators are searching in and around the wooded area
  • Detectives are working “tirelessly” to find the woman
  • Bonta was reported missing by her father on Aug. 5

“I have nothing further to disclose at this time, except to say our detectives have been working this case tirelessly on behalf of the Bonta family,” said sheriff's office PIO Jane Watrel.

The 24-year-old woman’s father Kevin Bonta reported her missing on Friday, Aug. 5. He told investigators that he hadn't seen his daughter since July 31, and that it was not normal for her to not contact someone for that length of time. He also noted that his daughter does not have mental or medical issues — and is not taking any medication.

Kevin Bonta told investigators that his daughter was last seen getting into an unknown car with someone at the Day's Inn on 11639 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, according to the police report that accompanied the press release. The report did not explain how he came upon this information.

Investigators say they tracked down the driver and spoke with him. The person, only known as "JD," told investigators that he dropped off Tia Bonta at 2837 Cleburne Rd., Orlando, according to the police report. That location is close to the area where authorities are searching for Tia Bonta on Friday.

Investigators say they went to the address they were provided. Tia Bonta was no where in sight.

She's a white woman with blonde hair, green eyes and is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 145 lbs.

She was last seen wearing an unknown color tank top, blank pants and white shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-836-HELP (4357).

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has a missing persons page on its website with additional contact informational.

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