Drake Bell, the former Nickelodeon star, has been declared missing, and the authorities are increasingly concerned for his safety.

The Daytona Beach police have announced that Bell is officially missing and endangered. He was last seen driving a 2022 grey BMW on Wednesday around 9 PM near Mainland High School.

Although some online users have speculated that this could be a hoax, the police have confirmed that the situation is genuine and a cause for concern.

Bell, known for his role in Nickelodeon's "Drake & Josh," has faced numerous challenges since his time on the show. He recently completed probation related to an attempted child endangerment case in which he pleaded guilty. The case involved alleged inappropriate behavior with a girl under 18 at a club where he was scheduled to perform. He was also said to have had an online relationship with the girl.

Over the years, Bell has encountered additional accusations, including a DUI arrest in 2015 and alleged abuse involving a woman who claimed to have had a five-year relationship with the actor.

In 2014, Bell filed for bankruptcy.

The Daytona Beach Police Department is actively seeking any information about Bell's whereabouts and encourages anyone with relevant details to contact them at (386) 671-5207. As the search for Bell continues, authorities and those close to him remain deeply worried for his safety and well-being.