Man Who Kidnapped Girl in Van After She Lost Her Pet is Arrested

A California man has been arrested and is being held without bail on suspicion of kidnapping and lewd acts involving an 11-year-old girl who was searching for her lost dog. The victim reportedly escaped the ordeal and returned home, leading to a swift investigation and the arrest of the suspect.

According to a press release from the Highland Sheriff’s Station, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at approximately 8:49 P.M. Deputies responded to a call regarding a kidnapping after the young victim had escaped her captor and made it home safely. Through their investigation, deputies learned the girl was looking for her missing dog near San Francisco and 14th Streets when she was approached by a man in an older w

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