May 2, 2008
Brandon Haught
Public Information Office

SHERIFF'S OFFICE LOOKING FOR MISSING TEEN

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating missing teenager Danica Matthews. She was reported missing by her father Friday at approximately 12:13 p.m. The father found it highly unusual that the 17-year-old girl had not been seen since early in the morning and is not answering her phone or text messages.

Matthews may be in the company of John R. Gasbarro, a white male, date of birth 5/11/47. He drives a silver Chrysler 300 with an unknown tag. Gasbarro has a felony warrant (counterfeiting). He is about 6' 5" and 240 pounds with brown hair and grey eyes.

Anyone with information about Matthews' whereabouts are asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 386-736-5999.

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The teen reported missing, Danica Matthews, has been found safe in Georgia.