Teens fleeing from deputies tried to swim across Manatee River

Teens fleeing from deputies tried to swim across Manatee River

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office says they arrested two teens after fleeing in a stolen car and attempting to escape by swimming across the Manatee River.

2 teens accused of stealing Camry fished out of Manatee River

Deputies arrested two teenagers Wednesday night after a wild sequence involving a stolen car and a desperate attempt to swim across the Manatee River to escape law enforcement.

Stolen Largo Camry Caper Ends With Teen River Rescue On Manatee

Two 17‑year‑olds were arrested after fleeing deputies in a vehicle stolen from Largo and attempting to swim across the Manatee River; one teen was rescued.

Two teens in stolen vehicle rescued after trying to swim across Manatee River: MCSO

Two teenagers driving a stolen vehicle were arrested on Wednesday after trying to escape by swimming across the Manatee River, authorities said.At approximately 9:27 p.m., Manatee County Sheriffs Office (MCSO) deputies were notified by the Largo Police Department that a white Toyota Camry had been reported and was spotted in the 8300 block of U.S. Highway 301 North.Deputies located the vehicle in the parking lot of Sonic, 8803 U.S. 301 North, an…

Juveniles Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle, Swimming Into River to Escape Deputies

Juveniles Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle, Swimming Into River to Escape Deputies Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC       Case Number: 2026-014963   MCSO   Two 17-year-olds were arrested Wednesday after fleeing from deputies in a vehicle stolen from the City of Largo and attempting to escape by swimming across the Manatee River.   At…

Two Teens Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Largo Vehicle, Swimming Across Manatee River

Two 17-year-old suspects were arrested Wednesday night after fleeing from deputies in a stolen vehicle and attempting to evade capture by swimming across the Manatee River, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The incident began at approximately 9:27 p.m. on July 15, 2026, when deputies were notified that a white Toyota Camry reported stolen by the Largo Police Department had been spotted in the 8300 block of U.S. 301 North. Deputie…