Bradenton woman arrested in undercover operation targeting prostitutes

BRADENTON -- An undercover operation by the Bradenton Police Department has resulted in the arrest of an alleged prostitute.

Police say they received a tip on March 28 that Jessica Genz was conducting illegal activity out of a residence in the 1200 block of 12th Avenue West in Bradenton. Officers then located an account for Genz on an advertising site called Backpage that listed her as a female escort.

Undercover officers contacted Genz and set up a meeting on Thursday, according to a release. Genz and the officer agreed in front of the residence that he would pay her $100 for sexual acts and she was arrested inside.

"The City of Bradenton Police Department will continue its city-wide enforcement effort to prevent and stop the illegal acts of prostitution," the report states.

If you have any information about this suspect or another like it, officers ask that you contact Sgt. Shannon Seymour 941-932-9316, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous tip on the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published April 4, 2016 at 7:21 AM with the headline "Bradenton woman arrested in undercover operation targeting prostitutes ."