Who is the missing 6-year-old boy from Panama City Beach?
ON July 5, 2021, it was reported that a young boy is currently missing after disappearing in Panama City Beach, Florida. A Panama City Beach police department investigation is underway. Enrique Cortez was named as the six-year-old boy who went missing in Panama City Beach. He was last seen behind the Shores of Panama condominium on South Thomas Drive on July 5, 2021. He is described as 3-feet-tall and weighs about 50 pounds, officers said in a news release. He was last seen in a turquoise shirt and light blue shorts. Approximately 80 first responders are now on the case searching for Cortez. There are currently no suspects in the investigation. Our hearts are with the family, PCB Police Chief Eusebio "J.R." Talamantez said during an update on the search on July 5, 2021. This is just a traumatic experience  I just want to say were going to do everything we can. Our primary job is to save lives and thats what were hoping to do.  Police have asked the public to be on the lookout, but are not yet planning to organize a civilian search party. We do these types of search parties very methodically  by bringing outside help in, it sort of slows us down at this particular moment, Talamantez said. Were not ruling it out altogether.  Anyone with information about his location is asked to call the Panama City Beach Police Department at (850) 233-5000. Concerned Panama Beach residents took to Twitter to express their concerned sentiments over Cortez's disappearance. "Prayers for the sweet boy missing here at #PanamaCityBeach and for his family. As parents, my husband and I are heartbroken for them all. Prayers for the search and rescue team. Prayers he is found safely. #enriqueCortez," one user wrote. Signal boost: if youre in or near Panama City Beach, Florida, please be on the lookout for this poor baby. Not known whether he got lost or was taken by someone. Please share if you know anyone in the area.#panamacitybeach #florida #amberalert https://t.co/NhjVdT3hHL  Amanda Grace (@amandalagrace) July 6, 2021  "Signal boost: if youre in or near Panama City Beach, Florida, please be on the lookout for this poor baby. Not known whether he got lost or was taken by someone," another shared. One user commended: "Cheers to all the volunteers searching for Enrique. #PanamaCityBeach."