Event Brief
Teens steal car, flee deputies by swimming river
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Two teens stole a Toyota Camry, fled deputies, then tried escaping by swimming across the Manatee River.
WHO: Two teens; Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies
WHAT: Arrested after stealing a vehicle and attempting to escape by swimming across the Manatee River
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM ET
WHERE: Manatee River, Manatee County, Florida
WHY: They fled deputies after the vehicle was reported stolen by Largo Police Department.
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