The search for 26-year-old Joanna Clark has intensified as authorities suspect her ex-boyfriend, Gervonta Bell, may have abducted her. This marks the third time Bell has been implicated in Clark’s disappearance. Clark was last seen in the early morning hours at the Crescent Lane apartments on Gany Boulevard. Witnesses reported seeing her being forced into her own vehicle.
Clark’s car was later found in the evening on the 6500 block of Alberton Road, near Highway 19. However, both Clark and Bell were missing. Investigators are now considering the possibility that the pair may have switched to a different dark-colored sedan.
Residents of the apartment complex identified Bell as the person involved in the alleged abduction. Justin Crombie, a witness, reported hearing Clark yell, “Get off me,” as she was forced into a Nissan sedan by Bell. Bell then reportedly left the scene, hitting several parked cars as he fled.
Court records reveal that this is not the first time Bell has been accused of kidnapping Clark. He was previously implicated in two similar incidents, one in Clearwater and another in Hillsboro County. In one instance, Bell and an unidentified accomplice, both masked and armed, allegedly abducted Clark. They were found 18 hours later at Bell’s mother’s residence in Largo, but the charges were later dropped.
Crombie, who has known Clark for two years, described her as a dedicated mother and a certified nursing assistant. He said, “She’s always been really sweet and on the right path.” Despite the traumatic event, Crombie was able to note down the license plate of the car, providing crucial information for the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement officials are now appealing to the public for any information that could help locate Clark. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.