Crime & Safety

Missing, Endangered Man Reported in Bradenton

Bradenton Police are asking folks to report any sightings of a man reported missing, but warn "extreme caution" should be used.

BRADENTON, FL — The Bradenton Police Department is asking for help locating a man who has been reported as missing and endangered. Residents, however, are warned to not approach the man and to call 911 instead.

According to the agency, Kahlil Mustafa Graves, 46, was last seen by his father on Dec. 30. Graves “left a suicide note at his home” before leaving on a gray-and-red mountain bike, an email from the agency said.

Police say Graves also stole several items from his father’s home, including a loaded Taurus Tracker .357.

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Graves is described as standing about 6 feet all. He weighs 165 pounds and has balding, short hair. It is unclear what clothing he may have last been wearing.

In addition to 911, anyone with information about Graves’ whereabouts may also call the police department at 941-932-9300 or Det. Lixa Moyett at 941-932-9309.

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No further information is available at this time.

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