Alabama teen found with man in Harris County; charges pending
A Walker County, Alabama 12-year-old girl was found in Harris County, Georgia after being reported missing. Investigators are now seeking federal prosecution in the case.
The missing person investigation involved detectives searching phone records, databases, and traffic cameras, which led to the girl being found and identifying an adult male person of interest who lives in Georgia.
“Monday evening, Investigator Paul Anderson reached out to law enforcement officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia,” Walker County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post. Harris County deputies were able to locate the adult male and the 12 year old.
“Sheriff Nick Smith has requested that the case be referred to the F.B.I. for potential federal prosecution,” they added. “No other details are being released at this time due to the age of the female.”
If any other details are released, we will update this article.
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