NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Clearwater police investigate 26-year-old disappearance of Zachary Bernhardt
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Clearwater police continue to investigate the unsolved disappearance of 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt 26 years after he vanished from his bed.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
The case highlights an ongoing local cold case involving a missing child that remains open after more than two decades.
Key Facts
- Zachary Bernhardt was 8 years old when he disappeared.
- The disappearance occurred 26 years ago.
- Zachary Bernhardt vanished from his bed in the middle of the night.
- Clearwater police maintain an active investigation into the case.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationClearwater Police Department“Police department investigating the disappearance and issuing pleas for informat”OrganizationClearwater police“Law enforcement agency continuing to investigate the case”PersonBillie-Joe Jimenez“Aunt of Zachary Bernhardt”locationSavannah Trace“Former name of the apartment complex”locationStandard Apartments“Current name of the apartment complex formerly known as Savannah Trace”locationU.S. 19“Road near the apartment complex”OrganizationWFLA“News organization reporting on the case”locationDrew Street“Location of the apartment complex where Zachary Bernhardt lived”PersonZachary Bernhardt“8-year-old who disappeared 26 years ago”