UPDATE: Eric Patrick Neri turned himself in to police Wednesday morning. He faces arrest warrants for second-degree child neglect with great harm and third-degree child abuse without great harm. Both are felony charges.

PREVIOUS STORY: A 10-month-old child is dead and Brandenton authorities want to question the child's babysitter.

  • Child (10-months old) reported dead at Manatee Memorial Tuesday
  • Man watching child being sought by police
  • Cause of death not released

According to Bradenton police, authorities are actively seeking Eric Patrick Neri, 21, who was watching the child on Tuesday.

Officers responded to Manatee Memorial Hospital Tuesday after being notified about the death of the infant.

Investigators said Neri had been watching the baby and a 3-year-old child. There is no cause of death yet on the child.

Bradenton police have active warrants out for Neri on felony charges of child abuse and child neglect of the 3-year-old.

Anyone with information on Neri is asked to contact police at (941) 932-9378.

Callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip thru the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.