Missouri teen missing since December found hidden in sex offender's closet: police
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A 16-year-old girl missing for four months was found in the closet of Maximilian Bondrescu, a registered sex offender, in Fort Collins, Colorado. After a tip-off, authorities searched Bondrescu's home and discovered the girl, who had been reported missing since December. Bondrescu allegedly kidnapped her in Missouri, holding her captive and forcing her to work while concealing her identity. Following her rescue, officials emphasized the effectiveness of cyber crime units in protecting children, vowing to seek justice for the victim due to the serious charges against Bondrescu.
"The importance of the work done by the Fort Collins Police Cyber Crime Unit, and similar units across the nation plays a vital role in helping to keep our children safe."
"Had it not been for the diligent work of these detectives, the juvenile could have continued to be victimized. Our investigators will now work closely with the District Attorney's Office to ensure justice for this child."
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