Bradenton Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen on 7th Avenue East

The Bradenton Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old who has been reported as a runaway.

Police said Angelegna Cruz was last seen in the 2300 block of 7th Avenue East. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall with brown and orange box braids and a small tattoo reading “love” on her left forearm. Authorities said a description of the clothing she was wearing when she disappeared is not available.

Investigators noted that Cruz has previously been located in Sarasota.

Anyone with information about Cruz’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jasmine Thomas by email at jasmine.thomas@bradentonpd.com or call the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300.

The investigation is ongoing under case number 2026-004962.