Liberty PI

*INFORMATION NEEDED IN HIT-AND-RUN* We need your help identifying this woman, who was involved in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Saturday around 10:50 PM in the 1900 block of 14th St W. The suspect vehicle is a white Toyota 4Runner with damage to the front headlight. The victim was walking a bicycle across 14th St W when he was struck. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. If you have any information, please call 941-932-9300 or 941-932-9377. You can also email [email protected] or [email protected].

👀 Some people are visual learners. We get it. So, our Manatee High School SROs graciously prepared this highly technical, extremely detailed tutorial on how to avoid a school speed zone camera violation. Spoiler alert: The signs are doing most of the work. Enjoy! 👉 bradentonpd.com/schoolzoneca…

This morning, BPD’s Elder Fraud Unit - Detective Jim Curulla and Detective Deana McNeal - had the opportunity to appear on @mysuncoast @mysuncoastview and share five things that are common in nearly every scam - aka the 5 p’s of fraud: 🚩 Pretend: Scammers pose as a trusted person or organization (law enforcement, government agency, utility company, bank, etc.) 🚩🚩 Problem or Prize: They claim a fake crisis exists, such as an arrest warrant, missed jury duty, or a hacked bank account. Or, they might claim you won a lottery or sweepstakes but need to cover fees or taxes to collect it. 🚩 Pressure: They rush you to act immediately and tell you not to hang up or verify the story. 🚩 Pay: They demand untraceable payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or even gold bars. You can learn more about the 5 p’s, common scams, and what to do if you’re a victim by downloading our Elder Fraud booklet on our website. Or, stop by BPD - we still have some printed booklets available in our lobby! 🔗 bradentonpd.com

This isn't the kind of customer loyalty program Mattison's had in mind. BPD is attempting to identify the young man in this video from Mattison's City Grille - Riverwalk. On Sunday, July 12, at 10:27 p.m., he slashed a screen at the restaurant. About 30 minutes later, he came back and used the business's hose to spray water into the restaurant. If you recognize him, we'd appreciate your help identifying him before he finds another creative way to spend a Sunday night. Please email Officer Olivas at [email protected].

MISSING JUVENILE/RUNAWAY: We are attempting to locate Angelegna Cruz, 17, who was last seen in the 2300 block of 7th Ave E. Angelegna is 5'6", has brown/orange hair styled in box braids, and a small "love" tattoo on her left forearm. A description of Ms. Cruz's clothing isn't available. Previously, Angelegna was located in Sarasota. If you have information on Angelegba's whereabouts, contact Detective Thomas at [email protected] or call 941-932-9300. Case #: 2026-004962

🔒 YOUR 🚘! Home security cameras are great, but they won't prevent criminals from checking door handles or targeting unlocked vehicles. This video is from June 11, in the 700 block of 46th St E. The crooks checked several cars and found that at least two were unlocked. The burglars made off with a "Furrion S" backup camera system and a "Venty" camping fan. These are crimes of opportunity. Please lock your vehicles, and never leave firearms or valuables inside. If you recognize the suspects (we get it - you can't see their faces, but perhaps the clothing looks familiar) or have information about the burglaries, contact Detective Gates at [email protected] or 941-875-2866.

⛪ FUNERAL HOME SCAM ALERT 🚨 This egregious scam is being reported again in our area. Scammers gather information about a deceased loved one from obituaries. They pretend to be from the funeral home selected by grieving family members and tell victims they must pay more money immediately, or the funeral will be canceled. They use a technique called "spoofing" to alter the caller ID, making calls appear to come from the funeral home. If you receive one of these calls: - HANG UP. Immediately contact the funeral home directly using a verified phone number - not the one provided in the scammer’s call, text, or email. - DO NOT provide ANY form of payment. - Contact BPD and report the crime: 941-932-9300.