Bradenton Police Search for Missing Endangered 14-Year-Old Runaway
Bradenton police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing endangered juvenile who left her home on Wednesday and has not been found.
Ta’raji Whipper, 14, was reported missing after leaving her residence in the 100 block of 10th Avenue Drive West around noon on June 24. She is described as 5 feet tall with a short afro hairstyle worn in buns. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, white pants and red, white and black Nike Dunk sneakers.
According to the Bradenton Police Department, Ta’raji has a history of leaving home. She was most recently located near the intersection of U.S. 41 and Moccasin Wallow Road in Palmetto.
Authorities are asking anyone who has seen Ta’raji or has information about her whereabouts to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300 or email Detective William Mulligan at william.mulligan@bradentonpd.com. The case number is 2026-004574.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward as they continue efforts to safely locate the missing teen.
