A search for four Manatee County siblings is ongoing Thursday morning. 

  • Amber Alert issued for four Manatee siblings
  • Jowella Gadeaun, 12, Joseph Gadeaun, 10, Jacqueline Gadeaun, 8, and Jocelyn Gadeaun, 6
  • Children are believed to be with their mother, 40-year-old Jaima Gadeaun

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued an Amber Alert Wednesday evening for four children that authorities believe may be with their mother, 40-year-old Jaima Gadeaun.

According to FDLE, Jowella Gadeaun, 12, Joseph Gadeaun, 10, Jacqueline Gadeaun, 8, and Jocelyn Gadeaun, 6, were last seen in the area of the 5100 block of 15th Street Court in Bradenton. 

They were first reported missing on Friday after Jaima Gadeaun took them during a supervised visit at the children's grandmother's home. Investigators said the grandmother has temporary custody of the children and Jaima Gadeaun has supervised visits with the kids.

Authorities have said they have new information suggesting the children could be in some type of danger, hence the Amber Alert.

The group might be traveling in a 2016 green Toyota Corolla, tag number BNZQ08.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the children or Jaima Gadeaun is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011 or 911.

Jowella is described as five feet tall, 133 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a long-sleeve grey shirt with grey and white sweatpants.

Joseph is described as four feet 10 inches tall, 120 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes last seen wearing black shorts and a dark colored shirt with bears on it.

FDLE described Jacqueline as four feet tall, 65 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, last seen wearing a green top and neon orange shorts.

Finally, Jocelyn is described as three feet five inches tall, 40 pounds, blonde hair, blue eyes, last seen wearing a black and white striped top, black pants and a white sweater.