Authorities have issued a Missing Child Alert for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen in Bradenton, as reported by FOX 13 News. The alert was disseminated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), which is calling on the public to assist in locating the teen. The FDLE describes the girl as approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, with distinctive red hair and brown eyes.
Additional details provided by ABC Action News include that she has a piercing in her tongue and abdomen. It is further believed she might possibly be in the company of one Marlen Daniela Cordona-Barahona. The FDLE expressed concern that they may to try travel to Texas. Individuals with any information are urged to come forward.
Further investigation by law enforcement has provided some insights into the circumstances of the disappearance. Detectives shared their beliefs with WFLA News that the 14-year-old and Cordona-Barahona could indeed be traveling toward Texas. However, the motivations behind their travel and current whereabouts remain unclear.
The FDLE encourages anyone with information to contact them, as every second may prove to be crucial in ensuring a safe return. An earnest search is underway, and resources are being mobilized in an effort to locate the missing teen. The public can reach out to the FDLE or local law enforcement with any leads they may possess.
