The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has issued a Purple Alert for a missing woman out of Inverness, asking the public to help track down Bryanah Baldridge. She is described as 5 feet tall with blonde hair and blue eyes, and deputies are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
According to WFLA, Baldridge is 19 years old.
WFLA's report says Baldridge was last seen Saturday morning.
How Florida's Purple Alert System Works
Florida's Purple Alert system, overseen by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, is designed to assist in locating missing adults suffering from a mental or cognitive disability that is not Alzheimer's disease or a dementia-related disorder. The alerts feed into the state's Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse, which FDLE describes as Florida's central repository for information on missing endangered persons, according to the agency.
The program itself has evolved in recent years. Per the FDLE's Purple Alert FAQ, the plan was amended effective July 1, 2024.
What To Do If You Have Information
Anyone with information on Baldridge's whereabouts is asked to contact the Citrus County Sheriff's Office at 352-249-2790. The agency's call for tips, shared alongside her description, remains the only avenue investigators have publicized for the public to assist in locating her.
