Crime & Safety
Sexually Abused Child Kidnapped, Brought To United States: Police
Police say the girl was kidnapped in Honduras, and then brought to California where she was sexually abused and forced into prostitution.
SAN LEANDRO, CA — After months of investigation, police arrested two San Leandro residents for kidnapping and committing multiple sex crimes against a minor from Honduras, the San Leandro Police Department announced on Wednesday.
The two suspects, a 41-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, were arrested on Oct. 5 after they allegedly kidnapped a girl from Honduras and took her into their San Leandro home.
The minor was forced into sex acts with her abductor, which later turned into forced prostitution, according to police reports.
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During interrogations, the 41-year-old admitted he had sex with the child.
"This is an unbelievably tragic incident, and we hope the victim finds solace and closure," said Lieutenant Matt Barajas in a statement.
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Police urge anyone who suspects to know a victim of human trafficking to call the San Leandro Police anonymous tip line at (510) 208-4959.
For 24-hour assistance in a human trafficking case, residents can call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at (888) 373-7888 or text BEFREE to 233-733.
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