Detectives searching for two missing grad students from USF

TAMPA, Fla. — Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Zamil Limon, 27, and Nahida S. Bristy, 27. Both are USF doctoral students.

Limon is pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science & policy. He was last seen on April 16, 2026, at around 9 a.m. at his residence on Avalon Heights Boulevard in Tampa.

Bristy, who has been studying chemical engineering, was also seen last on April 16 at around 10 a.m. at the NES Building on the USF Tampa campus.

Both of these individuals were reported missing by a family friend after they were unable to contact both of them.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Zamil Limon or Nahida S. Bristy, you are asked to contact the University of South Florida Police Department at (813) 974-2628.