A dramatic rescue unfolded in Kansas when a six-year-old girl was saved after the SUV she was in was stopped for a traffic violation.
The Kansas Highway Patrol trooper, conducting a regular traffic stop on Saturday, March 22, pulled over the vehicle and found two men in their 60s along with a young girl inside.
During standard procedures, the trooper’s attention was drawn to the front passenger. It was revealed that this individual had an outstanding warrant related to the kidnapping of a six-year-old girl in a different state just a month prior.
The driver of the vehicle also had a concerning criminal background, including charges of homicide and multiple weapons violations.
The trooper safely removed the girl, who was around the age of the missing child, from the SUV. Initially, she provided false information regarding her name and birthdate.
The Kansas Highway Patrol stated, “This six-year-old girl gave the trooper a false name and date of birth, after having been coached to do so, in an attempt to keep the adult out of jail.”
After calming the girl, the trooper was able to learn her true identity.
Further investigation confirmed she was indeed the missing child from another state, and fortunately, she was unharmed.
The two men were arrested, and the investigation into the kidnapping continues.
The Kansas Highway Patrol has expressed gratitude to the public for their support, especially recognizing the actions of the involved trooper.
“This is an incredible story that highlights the unpredictable nature of a trooper’s job and the real impact they can have on people’s lives,” the agency remarked.
While the case has garnered much public interest, officers have stated that they cannot disclose additional information in order to protect the child’s privacy and the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
“We have received many requests for more details of the stop. Unfortunately, we are unable to release any further details of this incident so that we can continue to protect the identity of the child and integrity of open cases. We appreciate your understanding as we continue our investigation,” the Kansas Highway Patrol added.