Bradenton Police Seek Information on Missing Teenager
The Bradenton Police Department is asking for public help locating 18-year-old Caitlyn Sandt.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Bradenton police are requesting public information to help locate Caitlyn Sandt, an 18-year-old reported missing in November 2024. Her family last had contact with her in October 2024.
Why it matters
The investigation remains active after family members contacted authorities when their attempts to reach Sandt went unanswered for two weeks. Police have since exhausted numerous leads without success.
The investigation, documented under case number 2024-009710, is now tracked via the FBI ViCAP Missing Person database and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
The players
Bradenton Police Department
This is the primary local law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating criminal activities within the city of Bradenton, Florida.
Caitlyn Sandt
She is the 18-year-old subject of an active missing person investigation currently being conducted by local authorities.
The details
Caitlyn Sandt is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Distinguishing physical characteristics include a scar between her eyes, scars on both thighs, a strawberry birthmark on her neck, and piercings in her ears and navel.
Timeline
The family last had contact with Caitlyn Sandt in October 2024.
Caitlyn Sandt was reported missing in November 2024.
Legal Context
The inclusion of the case in the FBI's ViCAP Missing Person database follows established protocols for enhancing the visibility of complex missing person investigations. This practice reflects a broader legal trend of utilizing federal clearinghouses to assist local departments in coordinating efforts across state lines.
Residents in the area should report any information regarding the appearance or whereabouts of Caitlyn Sandt to local law enforcement. Increased public awareness is requested to assist police in resolving the open case.
The takeaway
Maintaining updated descriptions and digital records is critical for law enforcement agencies managing missing person cases. Public vigilance remains a key component in assisting authorities when local leads have been exhausted.
Further reading
For updates on local investigative efforts, visit the Bradenton Sex Crimes section.
