MISSING AND ENDANGERED from Auburndale, Florida. Last contact with her family was May 26, 2023. Tonya has lived with her boyfriend and his brother since March 2023. Search efforts and a police investigation is currently active and the facts surrounding her disappearance are developing.
Tonya was born on October 8, 1984, the youngest of 4 sisters and 1 brother. She grew up in the Auburndale area but she had recently been working at Pinch A Penny and Pizza Boss while living near Venice, Florida for 5 years. In March of this year, she moved back to Auburndale to move in with her now fiancee' Russell Carrol. Tonya's favorite color is purple and she adores her four-legged babies.
Tonya lost her beloved Sammy earlier this year. HERE is her tribute video for him.
Two months ago, Tonya Whipp vanished — her purse, belongings and beloved dog all left at home. Her boyfriend says she wanted space, but her family says that doesn't add up.
“We have enough CONFIRMED (as opposed to speculation) information we are upgrading Tonya to missing endangered,” Auburndale Police Chief Terry Storie said to 8 On Your Side.
Volunteers search Lake Blue with a variety of boats underwater and along the edges.
A search at an Auburndale property ended without finding Tonya Whipp, however, police said any evidence recovered during the search will be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement crime lab.
Dozens of volunteers set out Sunday morning to find a 38-year-old woman who was last seen nearly two months ago.
Over 100 people searched for 38-year-old Tonya Whipp Sunday morning in Auburndale.