Missing Girl Found Safe After 10 Days, Person of Interest in Custody

A 12-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, who went missing for 10 long days, has finally been found safe!

A 12-year-old girl from Houston, Texas, who went missing for 10 long days, has finally been found safe!

She disappeared on February 22nd and was last seen getting into a dark-colored Dodge pickup truck. Thankfully, she was found unharmed in Columbus, Texas, on Friday and taken to the hospital for a check-up.

The police arrested a 27-year-old man, Sirterryon Preston who was found with the girl. He's facing charges for resisting arrest, but the investigation continues as the FBI gets involved.

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At first, the police worried the girl might be in danger of being trafficked, which is why an Amber Alert wasn't issued right away. 

Her worried mom told reporters she just wanted her daughter back safe and sound.

We're so relieved to hear this happy ending, and we wish the girl and her family all the best as they recover from this ordeal.
 

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