Armed Home Invasion Suspects Sought: Bradenton Police

BRADENTON, FL — Three suspects are sought in an armed home invasion that happened Friday morning in Bradenton, authorities said.

They entered a home in the Cottages of San Casciano, just off 48th Street Court E., around 7:45 a.m., according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.

Two adults and three children were in the home at the time of the robbery.

The three suspects entered and ransacked the home and stole jewelry, cash and a cell phone, police said.

The suspects, described as Black men, wore black clothing, masks and gloves, the department said. One suspect was armed with a semi-automatic handgun, while another suspect had an AK pistol.

They left the home by unknown means and in an unknown direction. As they ran from the home, they yelled, “Blue.”

No one in the home was seriously injured, police said.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Detective Jay Gow at 941-932-9373 or jay.gow@bradentonpd. Tips can also be submitted to BPD at 941-932-9300 or BPDTips@BradentonPD.com.

To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous tip online through manateecrimestoppers.com.