UPDATE: Missing Bradenton Man Found Dead

Update, 7:57 p.m.:

Christopher J. Leda's body has been recovered by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, authorities said Friday night.

The body was found around 1 p.m., according to Bradenton Police Capt. Warren T. Merriman. There were no suspicious circumstances, Merriman said.

No further information was immediately available.

Earlier:

Mr. Leda (Deceased) was recovered by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office on today's date at approximately 1:00 p.m., no suspicious circumstances.
Any further inquires should be directed to the Manatee County Sheriffs Office.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing and endangered Bradenton man but ask that residents not approach him if they see him.

Christopher J. Leda, 26, was reported missing from a residence in the 4800 block of 51st Street West around 11 a.m. Thursday, according to a Bradenton Police spokesperson.

Leda is described as a 5-foot-11, 185-pound white man with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey, hooded zip-up jacket and red shorts.

Leda was last seen driving a green 1997 Honda Civic with the Florida license plate 512PLM.

Anyone with information on Leda's whereabouts is asked to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932–9300.

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