12 Vehicles Stolen From Bradenton Auto Body Shop Sunday: Police

BRADENTON, FL — At least 12 vehicles were stolen Sunday from an auto body shop in the 700 block of 11th Avenue W., according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.

Multiple suspects broke into the business between 7 and 10 a.m. and stole the keys to the vehicles, which they drove away from the property.

Two of the stolen vehicles crashed in the 700 block of 12th Avenue W. around 12:20 p.m., police said.

One was engulfed in flames, while the other was on its side after hitting the roof of a home.

A juvenile driver of one of the vehicles was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The second driver left the scene of the crash, police said.

Investigators have found all of the stolen vehicles, including the two involved in the crash.

Anyone with information about these vehicles or their thefts are asked to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300.

To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 or make a tip anonymously at manateecrimestoppers.com.