ORLANDO, Fla. – An Amber Alert issued for a youngster believed to have been kidnapped in Orange County was canceled Friday night. The announcement got here a number of hours after the arrest of a person being sought by authorities.
The alert was issued earlier within the day after it was reported by a fuel station clerk {that a} lady round 16 years of age made worrisome feedback a few man seen together with her. The clerk known as 911 to report some alleged wrestle between the 2 within the parking zone.
Officers with the intercourse crime unit started to analyze a potential abduction on the east aspect of Orlando.
Following a tip, deputies later arrested Alexander Lopez, 44, after he crashed right into a retention pond, however the lady was nowhere to be discovered. A few hours later, investigators stated she was noticed on video and seemed to be protected.
Suspect: Alexander Lopez. (Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace)
“Detectives had been made conscious that she was noticed on video, not injured and seemingly protected, from a timeframe shortly earlier than the suspect on this case was apprehended in south Orange County,” the Sheriff’s Workplace stated.
Detectives nonetheless don’t know the lady’s id and they’d nonetheless like to speak together with her to see if she was victimized in any approach.
“She shouldn’t be in any hassle; we’d similar to to know who she is and have the ability to affirm that she is protected,” stated a spokesperson with the Sheriff’s Workplace.
Earlier within the day on Friday, the sheriff’s workplace launched surveillance video of the person and the teenage lady at a fuel station close to Goldenrod Highway.
Amber Alert issued for teen probably kidnapped
An Amber Alert has been issued for a lacking teenager. The suspect within the alert is in custody and being questioned by investigators.
Shortly after deputies launched the fuel station surveillance video, the Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement issued the Amber Alert for the lady.
Anybody with details about the whereabouts of the lady ought to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Workplace.
