At a Glance
- A 15-year-old girl was found in a pickup truck with a partially nude 23-year-old man after her father used parental controls.
- The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
- Sheriff Wesley Doolittle praised the deputies for their swift action.
- Why it matters: Parental controls can help locate missing children and prevent dangerous encounters.
On Christmas Day in Texas, a 15-year-old girl went missing after a walk with her dog. Her father used the phone’s parental controls to locate her, discovering her in a pickup truck with a partially nude 23-year-old man. The suspect was arrested and charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
Incident Details
The kidnapping was reported by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after the girl’s parents said she failed to return from a walk. Deputies tracked the victim’s phone and found her and her dog in a maroon pickup truck in a secluded area about two miles from Porter, Texas. The father helped his daughter escape from the truck and immediately contacted law enforcement.
- Aggravated kidnapping
- Indecency with a child
- Threatened with a knife
Sheriff’s Statement
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle released a statement about the arrest.
**Sheriff Wesley Doolittle stated:
> “Christmas is a day meant for joy, but this man chose to shatter that joy by targeting a child.”
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle added:
> “I am incredibly proud of our deputies and detectives who worked tirelessly to ensure this dangerous predator was swiftly apprehended and is now off our streets.”
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle** continued:
> “Rest assured that your Sheriff’s Office remains vigilant every hour of every day to keep your families safe.”
| Suspect | Age | Charges | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Rosales Espinoza | 23 | Aggravated kidnapping, Indecency with a child | Held in Montgomery County Jail, no bond |
The incident occurred on Christmas Day, but the kidnapping was reported the following Thursday.
Key Takeaways
- Father used parental controls to locate missing daughter.
- Suspect charged with aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child.
- Sheriff praised deputies’ swift response.
The case underscores the importance of parental controls in child safety. Authorities remain vigilant.
