Crime & Safety
Runaways Missing From Children’s Home In Bradenton: Manatee Sheriff
Deputies are looking for three runaways who were last seen at a Bradenton children's home Monday evening, the Manatee County Sheriff said.
BRADENTON, FL — Deputies are looking for three runaways missing from a Bradenton children’s home in the 3200 block of 38th Avenue E., according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office news release.
Shayla Pfolsgrof, 13; Ariana Phillips, 12; and Troy Hinkle, 8 were last seen Monday evening around 6:30 p.m., the agency said.
Shayla was last seen wearing a blue and white shirt, black shorts and black shoes, and carrying a green backpack, according to the MCSO.
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Troy was last seen wearing green shorts, a blue shirt, and black and white shoes, and carrying a blue and grey backpack.
Ariana was last seen wearing jean shorts and a black shirt.
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At least one of the children, Shayla, has a history of running away. In May 2021, she went missing from Astro Skate in Bradenton, and earlier this year, in July, she ran away from a Bradenton foster home.
Anyone who has seen them is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-747-3011.
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