Girl possibly kidnapped found safe, suspect remains outstanding
By Jose Fabian, Brandon Downs
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, California (KMAX, KOVR) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said a 15-year-old girl who was possibly kidnapped early Sunday morning was located and is safe.
She was identified as Citlali Itzpapalot Lerma and was last seen in the Rio Lindo area.
The sheriff’s office said she was seen leaving against her will with 17-year-old Jesse Carranza in a dark-colored SUV, which could possibly be an older-model Ford Explorer. The sheriff’s office said they are unable to issue an Amber Alert for Lerma without an accurate vehicle description and information such as the year, make, model, color or license plate.
Deputies said late Sunday that she was found and is safe. She was placed into the custody of child protective services.
Carranza remains outstanding as of Sunday night. He is 5 feet, 8 inches and weighs about 143 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans and was in the Rio Linda area.
Although he is a minor, the sheriff’s office said his photo is being shared due to the “exigency and violent nature” of the incident.
The sheriff’s office confirmed Carranza has a felony warrant out for his arrest for an unrelated incident.
The sheriff’s office said they were aware of an Instagram post in which Lerma said, “I did not leave against my will. I’m perfectly fine, so this is for anybody wondering.” However, investigators can not confirm if the video was made under duress, and they have also not been able to verify her location or whether she is safe.
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