SINCLAIR, Wyo. (WFRV) – Two men who claimed they were hired to transport a missing Wisconsin girl to Utah were arrested after the teen was found safe in Wyoming on Saturday.
Authorities with the Wyoming Highway Patrol stated in a release that troopers were able to track down a missing teenager from Wisconsin and her alleged kidnappers after responding to a Be On The Lookout (BOLO) alert on November 29.
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It was noted that the girl was allegedly traveling with a 20-year-old man who was wanted on drug charges out of Two Rivers.
Cell phone pings helped to pinpoint the suspect vehicle that was westbound on I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins, Wyoming.
The vehicle was pulled over just outside of Sinclair, and authorities were able to identify the missing girl. The two men she was with reportedly claimed that they “were hired to transport her to Utah.”
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Both men were taken into custody and charged with kidnapping and interference with parental custody.
I am proud of the work and cooperation between the troopers and our dispatchers who went above and beyond to locate this girl and get her home safe. Two alleged kidnappers are in custody, and a girl is home with her parents thanks to the incredible teamwork of all involved.
Captain Mike Simmons, Captain of WHP District 1
Authorities stated on Tuesday evening that the girl is safe and will return home to her parents.
The investigation into the incident is active and ongoing. No additional details were provided.
