Crime & Safety

Police: Men Hit Bicyclist, Stole Beer, Attacked Man

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for two black men who allegedly hit a bicyclist Friday night.

A 40-year-old bicyclist was hit by two men in a vehicle around 8 p.m. Friday night in Bradenton, police say.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Juan Chavarria was hit from behind when he was traveling south on 30th St. W. Two black men got out of the vehicle, took his beer and hit him in the back of the head, officials say.

Chavarria was taken to the hospital for treatment and has since been released.


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