"Kidnapped Teenager Rescued by Good Samaritans with 'Help Me!' Sign"
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A 13-year-old girl from Texas was kidnapped by a 61-year-old man, driven across multiple state lines, and then rescued after she held up a handmade "Help Me!" sign in a California parking lot. The man has been indicted and charged with kidnapping and transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. The girl was sexually assaulted during the ordeal. A passer-by noticed the sign and called law enforcement, leading to the girl's rescue. The suspect has a criminal history and is also wanted in connection with a burglary charge in Texas.
- ‘Help Me!’ Sign Helps to Rescue a Kidnapped 13-Year-Old Girl The New York Times
- 13-year-old girl kidnapped in Texas found safe in California KCRA 3
- Kidnapping victim’s ‘Help Me!’ sign leads to girl’s rescue, suspect’s arrest CNN
- New video shows moments after alleged kidnapping of girl holding ‘help me’ sign comes to dramatic end FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Kidnapped teenager with 'help me' sign rescued by good Samaritans KOMO News
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