Missing Children Taken By Parents During DCF Visit Found: Largo Police

LARGO, FL — Three siblings taken by their parents during a child welfare meeting at the Department of Children and Families in Largo on Feb. 28 were found safe, authorities said.

The missing children — 6-year-old Benjamin Spears, 1-year-old Hannah Spears and 6-month-old Noah Spears — were located in Pasco County, the Largo Police Department wrote in a Facebook post.

During their mandatory visit at the DCF office on Ulmerton Road, information came to light that would have impacted Tyler Spears, 32, and Natalie Spears, 28, retaining custody of their children, police said.

This led to Tyler and Natalie fleeing from the appointment with their children.

Though they were initially thought to be in south St. Petersburg, the children were found unharmed in Pasco County.

Their parents were arrested Wednesday around 3 a.m., according to Fox 13. They were charged with interference with custody.