Photo of Suspected Abductors' Vehicle Released

Bradenton Police are looking for help finding two men they say are responsible for abducting a girl on Monday afternoon.

The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. when the 16-year-old was walking to a friend’s home in the 2500 block of 7th Avenue East, according to an email to media. Two Hispanic males in an older model, blue and white, two-door truck pulled up to the girl and forced her inside at gunpoint. The men drove around for about 45 minutes without ever touching or harming the girl in any way, the release said.

They then let the girl out of the truck at the intersection of 10th Avenue East and 25th Street Court East, police said.

Anyone who recognizes the truck or has information about the suspects is asked to call Det. Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9311. Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477oor send a tip via www.manateecrimestoppers.com

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Bradenton Police Department