12-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Bradenton

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old girl last seen in Bradenton early Sunday morning.

Genesis Cervantes was last observed at approximately 2 a.m., leaving the 4900 block of 21st Street West. According to information provided, she was seen by a family member leaving the area with an unknown friend and may have gotten into a white pickup truck.

At the time she was last seen, Genesis was wearing jeans and a black jacket. Her current whereabouts are unknown.

Anyone with information that may help locate Genesis is urged to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011. Authorities encourage anyone with relevant details, no matter how small, to come forward.