The Search for a Missing Child in Houston

Missing Child Found Safe

A Texas man has been apprehended and charged in connection with the disappearance of a Houston-area minor under age 13 who was missing for eight days before being found safe.

Disappearance and Amber Alert

The girl went missing on February 22 from her home near Houston. Police issued an Amber Alert on Wednesday, suspecting she may have been trafficked.

Discovery of Trafficking Suspicions

Initially, it was thought she left on her own, as per a Houston police spokesperson, but new information led to suspicions of trafficking.

Social Media Involvement

Authorities mentioned the girl might have been on a social media app called Tagged, but details about her presence on the platform remain undisclosed.

Safe Recovery

The girl was found unharmed 73 miles from Houston in Columbus, Texas, and taken to Texas Children’s Hospital for evaluation.

Law Enforcement Collaboration

CNN reached out to FBI Houston for additional details on the case.

National Missing Children Statistics

The missing child was just one of about 460,000 children who disappear in the United States yearly, according to the Department of Justice.

Police Investigation Progress

Columbus police, informed of the missing girl’s possible presence in their city, successfully detained the suspect, leading to his arrest.

Suspect Arrested

The suspect, Sirterryon Preston, attempted to evade police but was apprehended and charged with evasion before being taken to the Colorado County Detention Facility.

Legal Proceedings

Preston’s arrest was followed by further investigations by the FBI to determine additional charges, with his legal representation status remaining unconfirmed.

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