Sheriff's office searching for missing Bradenton teenager

MANATEE -- The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 17-year-old boy who has been missing since he left his home Monday, according to a news release.

Brandon Gerstorff left his residence in the 900 block of 50th Avenue Plaza West on foot, according to the sheriff's office.

"It is believed Brandon is without his medication," the release states. "He left home several times in the past but has always returned." Anyone with information of Brandon's whereabouts should call the sheriff's office at 941-747-3011.

This story was originally published December 30, 2015 at 4:51 PM with the headline "Sheriff's office searching for missing Bradenton teenager ."