3 Sought in Attack on Teen at Siesta Beach, Authorities Say

[Editor's note: The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has revised its earlier report, adding that the victim in the incident is not homeless and that it involved juveniles. We've updated our story.]

Authorities are looking for three people accused of beating up a teenager early Monday near the picnic area at Siesta Beach.

The incident happened around 12:45 a.m. at the public beach, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. The victim, who was not identified, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, officials said.

The three suspects reportedly frequent the Payne Park area, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson. They are described as follows:

• A white man, 15-18 years old with short, light color hair, approximately 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall with a slender build and wearing khaki shorts. 
• A white man between 16 and 20 years old, similar in description to the first suspect and wearing jean shorts
• A white man in his mid-20s, described as “big-boned” with ear-length, dark and curly hair and wearing a tank top and shorts. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kim McGath at 941-861-4928, kmcgath@scgov.net or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com or by texting TIP109 plus a message to CRIMES (274637).

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