UPDATE:  4/8/15 – Thomas has returned home and is safe.

Original story:  The parents of a missing Tampa teen are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.

Thomas David Reffue, 17, has been missing since Sunday, March 29.  He was last seen at his mother’s house.  He has been upset as his mom has been diagnosed with cancer.

Thomas left in his mother’s car.

John, Thomas’ father, asked the parents of Plant High School to talk with their children to see if they know anything about Thomas’ whereabouts.

“I’m appealing to the parents of the students at Plant High School.  If your child knows something about the disappearance of my son…call Tampa Police Dept.”

Thomas may be driving a red 2009 Honda CRV like this one

Thomas is 5’8″ tall, 210 pounds with brown hair, blue eyes, a beard and a mustache.  He may be driving a red 2009 Honda CRV with Florida plates DQHS12.