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Man arrested as girl, 17, found in Oregon after disappearing from Utah last year
A 17-year-old girl who went missing from Garden City, Utah, in May 2025 has been found safe in Oregon after a search lasting more than 500 days. A 39-year-old man was taken into custody without incident; the recovery matters as the FBI says it is investigating online groups that target and exploit children.
The search involved Oregon law enforcement, the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office and the Rich County sheriff’s office, with investigators following leads in the US and abroad. Authorities have not disclosed details of the disappearance or recovery because the investigation is ongoing. The girl’s family said she was last seen on 29 May 2025, and her mother later announced that she had been found safe.
In short
- Missing 17-year-old found safe in Oregon after more than 500 days.
- A 39-year-old man was taken into custody.
- Authorities have not released details as the investigation continues.
Explained simply
Garden City is in Utah, and the girl’s family reported her missing in May 2025. Searches for missing children can involve police in several places when leads cross state or national borders.
The Rich County sheriff’s office, Oregon law enforcement and the FBI’s Salt Lake City office were involved in the search. The FBI investigates crimes that cross state lines, including online efforts to target or exploit children. The girl’s case matters because it highlights the work of agencies and families in locating missing young people.