BRADENTON, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said detectives are looking for a 27-year-old woman who fled after a theft investigation at a Bradenton Walmart.
Deputies said Courtney Faith Stanley was at 6225 State Road 64 East on Tuesday during the investigation. Her 2-year-old daughter, Amara, was “unrestrained in the vehicle” as Stanley sped away, hitting a deputy.
Authorities said due to her actions, the child is believed to be in danger.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call detectives at 941-747-3011.

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