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He threatened to harm himself; deputies are trying to locate him

By Mark Young

Updated November 2, 2019 5:55 PM

Manatee

Update: MCSO confirmed at 5:50 p.m. that Christopher Duval has been located and is OK.

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public to locate a missing and endangered 25-year-old Bradenton man who went missing on Halloween night.

Deputies say Christopher “CJ” Duval made comments to family members that he intended to harm himself.

Duval was last seen at 6016 12th St. E. in Bradenton on the night of Oct. 31.

He was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants and is dealing with a medical condition.

Duval is listed at about 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to to contact the MCSO at 941-747-3011.

MISSING: Christopher Duval known as “CJ” was last seen in the 6000 blk of 12th St. E. on (10/31/19) CJ is 5’5” & 100 lbs. He as wearing a black shirt & black pants. CJ is dealing with a medical condition & has indicated a desire to harm himself. Call (941) 747-3011 with info. pic.twitter.com/j8EZn1sQCt
— Manatee Sheriff (@ManateeSheriff) November 2, 2019

This story was originally published November 2, 2019 at 2:58 PM.

Mark Young

Bradenton Herald

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