Teen found after running away from Palmetto group home

A 13-year-old has been returned to a Palmetto group home after he left Thursday, telling staff he did not want to live there, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Makeleb Hamilton ran away from the group home in the 100 block of 12th Street Court East around 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, according to the sheriff’s office.

Hamilton left with a bag full of clothing after making statements to staff that he did not want to live there anymore.

He was later found and returned to the group home, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office at 7:15 a.m. Friday.

This story was originally published November 1, 2018 at 9:09 PM.