MSP Rescues Missing Teenage Girl From Sex Trafficking

UPDATE: Michigan State Police said they have arrested one person Wednesday for connection to trafficking the 15-year-old missing girl from Jackson County.

Officials also said they executed several search warrants and recovered two other adult victims of trafficking in Detroit and Highland Park.

While officials continue investigating, they reminded that if you are a victim of human trafficking or have identified someone you think may need help, please contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at: 888-373-7888, or text 233733.

The toll-free hotline, is available to answer calls, texts, and chats from anywhere in the country, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, every day of the year.

WARREN, MI — Michigan State Police identified and rescued a 15-year-old missing girl from sex trafficking Tuesday morning near the Detroit/Warren border.

Police said they pulled over a Black Dodge Charger for speeding near 8 Mile Road and Schoenherr Street at 2:15 a.m.

The female driver did not have ID and gave officers a false name, police said.

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After investigating, officers identified the driver as a 15-year-old missing/runaway from Jackson County, who was reported missing on Sept. 25, police said.

While officers arranged to have her picked up by her guardian, they learned she may be pregnant and a victim of sex trafficking, police said.

Officers transported the young girl to a local hospital and said after an examination she'll be released to her guardian.

Police said they believe the girl was trafficked in Detroit and are investigating to locate her traffickers.