UPDATE: The missing mother and child have been located and are safe.
On Saturday, March 31, 2012, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a missing mother and child. Deputies responded to the 563 Ione Avenue in Fort Myers and efforts to locate the pair were initiated. A check of area motels and frequented neighborhoods in Fort Myers has been unsuccessful. It’s hoped release of the photos and this information will encourage citizens to provide information on their location.
The missing persons are identified as:
1.) Mirto “Ledie” Tribbitt , most widely known as Ledie (ley- dee)
Age 39 (date of birth 6/26/72) 5’1” 150 lbs.
Last seen wearing a white t-shirt; blue jeans; has small mole on chin
2.) Barry Tribbitt, Jr Age 2 (date of birth 12/14/09) 38” 40 lbs.
Last seen wearing red shirt and shorts and has a curly afro.
Ledie takes several prescription medications which she did not take with her. She also did not take any provisions for the child. She may be in the Palm Beach Boulevard or Dunbar areas of Fort Myers.
Anyone with information on Ledie or Barry’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org, via text to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD or through the TipSubmit app on any Smart phone.