NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Clearwater police continue investigation into 26-year-old disappearance of Zachary Bernhardt
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Clearwater police continue to investigate the 26-year-old unsolved disappearance of 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt, who vanished from his bed overnight.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The ongoing active investigation maintains public attention on an unsolved local missing child case involving Clearwater law enforcement.
Key Facts
- Zachary Bernhardt was 8 years old when he disappeared.
- The disappearance occurred 26 years ago.
- He vanished from his bed in the middle of the night.
- Clearwater police continue to keep the case open and are looking for answers.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationClearwater Police Department“investigating the disappearance and issuing pleas for information”OrganizationClearwater police“Law enforcement agency investigating the case”PersonBillie-Joe Jimenez“Zachary Bernhardt's aunt”other727-562-4242“Clearwater Police Department phone number for tips”locationSavannah Trace“former name of the apartment complex”locationStandard Apartments“current name of the apartment complex where he lived”locationU.S. 19“road near the apartment complex”locationDrew Street“location of the apartment where Zachary Bernhardt lived”PersonZachary Bernhardt“8-year-old who disappeared 26 years ago”