A 15-year-old female was located by her father on Thursday, December 25th, in Montgomery County, Texas, after she had not returned from walking her dog. Following the discovery, law enforcement identified and apprehended Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, 23, who has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child. Espinoza is currently held without bond at the Montgomery County Jail.
Incident Overview
On Thursday, December 25th, at approximately 4:50 p.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence following a report that a 15-year-old had not returned after taking her dog for a walk. The teenager's father utilized phone tracking features, including parental controls, to locate her device in a secluded, partially wooded area approximately two miles from their home.
Upon arriving at the specified location, the father found his daughter and her dog inside a maroon pickup truck with an adult male. The father then facilitated his daughter's departure from the vehicle and returned her home. The sheriff's office was contacted subsequent to their return.
Investigation and Charges
Investigators determined that the male suspect had reportedly threatened the teenager with a knife. Witness descriptions aided law enforcement in identifying the suspect's vehicle and the driver, who was identified as Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, 23.
Espinoza was subsequently taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child. Espinoza is currently held without bond at the Montgomery County Jail, and the investigation remains active.
Additional Information
CBS affiliate KHOU reported that the teenager is recovering with her family. The family stated to KHOU that they had no prior acquaintance with the suspect. Sheriff Wesley Doolittle issued a statement via social media, acknowledging the work of deputies and detectives involved in the apprehension.