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# **BREAKING: Missing Bradenton Teen, 18, Considered "Endangered" – Urgent Search Underway**

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has issued an urgent alert for a missing 18-year-old Bradenton woman, identified as **Brianna Brown**, who is considered endangered. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate her.

## **Details of the Disappearance**

- **Last Seen:** Brianna was last seen on **May 5, 2024**, in the **4000 block of 15th Street East** in Bradenton.
- **Physical Description:** She is 5'5", approximately **130 lbs**, with **brown hair and brown eyes**.
- **Clothing:** At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a **white tank top and black leggings**.

### **Why Is She Considered "Endangered"?**
While the MCSO has not released specific details about the circumstances of her disappearance, labeling her as **"endangered"** suggests that authorities believe she may be at immediate risk.

## **How You Can Help**
If you have **any** information regarding Brianna’s whereabouts, contact:

- **Manatee County Sheriff’s Office:** (941) 747-3011
- **Crime Stoppers:** 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) – *Anonymous tips accepted*

### **Community Response Growing**
Local residents and social media users have begun sharing her photo and information in hopes of generating leads.

## **What Do You Think?**

- **Do you think enough is being done to locate missing persons in Florida?**
- **Should law enforcement release more details in missing persons cases to aid in searches?**
- **How can communities better support families of missing individuals?**
- **Is social media an effective tool for finding missing persons, or does it sometimes spread misinformation?**

**BNN will continue to update this story as more details emerge.**

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