Chief of Police
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7550
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NEWS RELEASE
Report number: 2025-030091
Update: Arrest for Kidnapping
Release updated on 9/25/25 at 11:18 AM
Kidnapping suspect Jahvontae Bell, turned himself in early this morning. His booking photo is below.
He is charged with kidnapping, carjacking, and aggravated stalking for an incident that occurred earlier this month involving a former girlfriend.
At 7:15 a.m. on September 1, Jayanna Clark was seen having an altercation with a man in the parking lot of the Crescent Lane Apartments, 2000 Gandy Blvd. The man, later identified as Jahvontae Bell, forced her into her own car and drove off.
Police sent a media alert listing her as a Missing Endangered Woman.
Early the next morning, September 2nd, Clark called from a location in Clearwater, and officers brought her home. Detectives had been searching for Bell ever since.
Jahvontae Bell
Found:Missing Endangered Woman
Release updated on 09-02-25 at 1:56 AM
Officers located Jayanna Clark and she is ok and safe. No additional details will be released at this time.
Update: Missing Endangered Woman
Release updated on 09-01-25 at 7:54 PM
Officers located Jayanna Clark's Altima at 6500 Ulmerton Road. We believe she and the man are now in a different dark sedan. A photo is below.
If anyone has information on her whereabouts or the whereabouts of the dark sedan, please contact St. Petersburg Police.
Missing Endangered Woman
Release posted on 09-01-25 at 7:54 PM
At 7:15 a.m., Jayanna Clark, was seen having an altercation with a man in the parking lot of the Crescent Lane Apartments, 2000 Gandy Blvd. The man reportedly forced her into her own car and drove off, striking two parked vehicles before heading north on U.S. 19.
Investigators have reason to believe the man may be a former boyfriend and are concerned for her safety.
Police are searching for a dark, possibly grey, Nissan Altima. A photo of the car is below, as well as a photo of Jayanna.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of the car, or Jayanna, contact the St.Petersburg Police Dept. at 727-893-7780, or text SPPD plus your tip to TIP411.
Dark Sedan
Jayanna Clark
St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer