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Tied-up 10-year-old trapped in closet rescued; suspected kidnapper caught, Marshals say

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Tied-up 10-year-old trapped in closet rescued; suspected kidnapper caught, Marshals say — Maple Grove Community news

article The U.S. Marshals Service said Wednesday that it has arrested a suspect in the kidnapping of a 10-year-old Oregon girl who was found bound in a closet. (Photo by John Gibbins/The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images) The Brief Following a multi-agency search, the U.S. Marshals Service took suspect Vince Edgar Chavez into custody as he attempted to escape through the back of a home where a 10-year-old was found tied up in a closet.The girl had been kidnapped at approximately 1:39 a.m. Wednesday from her Canby, Oregon home by an unknown man, police said.Chavez's relationship to the family remains unknown and the extent of the child's injuries were not immediately released.  The U.S. Marshals Service says a man is in custody following the early-morning kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl from her home.  What we know: U.S. Marshals arrested Vince Edgar Chavez in connection with the investigation of the kidnapping of the child from her Canby, Oregon home, according to a release from the agency. Authorities said as multiple law enforcement agencies attempted to enter the home, Chavez tried to escape out of the rear of the home but was arrested without incident.  The victim was found tied up in a closet and taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries and evaluation.  The backstory: Canby Police investigators said they learned an unknown man entered an apartment at 1:39 a.m., assaulted a 12-year-old child and abducted the 10-year-old. Police requested help from other law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals, as they searched for any trace of the girl and a person of interest in the case.  What they're saying: "This case demonstrates the power of collaboration and our unwavering commitment to protecting our communities and holding violent offenders accountable," District of Oregon Chief Deputy United States Marshal Eddie Sanchez said. What we don't know: Authorities have not released detail on the nature or severity of the victim’s injuries or what connection, if any, Chavez may have with the family.  It was not known how severely the 12-year-old child was injured during the initial assault.  The U.S. Marshals service has not released a booking photo or the age of Chavez. The Source: Information for this story came from the U.S. Marshals Service and Canby Police. this story was reported from Orlando.    Crime and Public SafetyOregon

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