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Drake Bell, the actor from the Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh, has been declared “missing and endangered” by the Daytona Police Department in Florida.
TMZ reports that the actor, who recently finished a two-year probation for child endangerment, was last seen driving his grey BMW on Wednesday, April 12, near Daytona Beach, Florida, at around 9 PM.
The Police Department released a statement on Facebook regarding his disappearance, calling on the public to help locate him.
In the statement, they mentioned that Bell is “missing and endangered” and could potentially be around the area of Mainland High School.
Drake Bell has had a tumultuous life since leaving Nickelodeon, and in 2021, he pleaded guilty to attempted child endangerment after engaging in inappropriate conduct with a 15-year-old girl.
The actor received a sentence of 200 hours of community service, probation, and a ban from contacting his victim.
He was also arrested for driving under the influence in 2015 and served a day in jail while attending an alcohol education program.
Fans of the actor have expressed concern for his well-being and hope that he is found safe and sound.
The Daytona Police Department’s statement has been confirmed to be legitimate, and no further updates have been released as of yet.
The actor was last seen in his grey BMW, and the authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.