Crime

Missing teen from Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Parrish found unharmed

MANATEE -- A 16-year-old resident of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch has been found after being reported missing, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Bianca A. Feliciano was reported missing at 3:23 p.m. Wednesday, after she did not return to the ranch from Lakewood Ranch High School, according to a news release. On Thursday afternoon the sheriff's office said the girl had been found and was OK.

Feliciano had reportedly left school around noon Wednesday. It was found that Feliciano had packed several days of clothes but did not have her medication.

The Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch, 751 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, is a facility for troubled youth.

This story was originally published January 7, 2016 at 4:59 PM with the headline "Missing teen from Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Parrish found unharmed ."

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