Crime & Safety

Missing 26-Year-Old Bradenton Woman Located

A 26-year-old Bradenton woman, who had been missing for more than two weeks, has been located, according to sheriff's deputies.

Courtney Lea Hostetler has been located.
Courtney Lea Hostetler has been located. (Via Manatee County Sheriff's Office)

BRADENTON, FL -- A 26-year-old Bradenton woman, who had been missing for more than two weeks, has been located. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office had feared the woman was endangered.

Courtney Lea Hostetler had been last seen leaving her mother's home at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the 3300 block of 29th Street E, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

"Courtney has been located," the sheriff's office said Tuesday. "She is okay."

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The sheriff's office said Hostetler had been on her way to the 7-Eleven store at 53rd Avenue E and Lockwood Ridge Boulevard.

To report a tip, call the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-747-3011.

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