AMBER Alert canceled for two children in Hardee County

Triniti Rodriguez, 7, and Tristin Rodriguez, 5. Credit: via FDLE.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled an AMBER Alert for two children in Hardee County Friday.

According to FDLE, 7-year-old Triniti Rodriguez and 5-year-old Tristin Rodriguez have been found safe after they were considered missing.

The children were reportedly thought to be in the company of possible abductor Brian Rodriguez, 28.

FDLE did not release any further information about this alert. The relationship between all three individual was also not confirmed in limited press information.

Tipsters were advised to call Hardee County Sheriff’s Office at 863-773-0304 or dial 911. The FDLE hotline is 1-888-356-4774. Tipsters can also visit the FDLE website.

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