Key takeaways:
- Charlotte Sena was reported missing from Moreau Lake State Park and was found alive and hiding in a cupboard two days later.
- Craig Nelson Ross Jr. was charged with kidnapping in connection with Charlotte’s disappearance.
- The family of Charlotte Sena released a statement expressing their relief and thanked the community for their support during the search.
A 9-year-old girl who went missing from a New York state park on Saturday has been found safe and an alleged abductor has been taken into custody.
Charlotte Sena was reported missing from Moreau Lake State Park, about 35 miles north of Albany, while riding her bicycle. After an extensive search by multiple agencies, including the FBI and New York State Police, Charlotte was found alive and hiding in a cupboard in a trailer two days later.
Craig Nelson Ross Jr. was charged with kidnapping overnight in connection with Charlotte’s disappearance. He was arraigned on the charge Tuesday.
The family of Charlotte Sena released a statement expressing their relief that she was found safe. “A huge thank you to the FBI, the New York State police, all of the multiple agencies that were mobilized, all of the families, friends, and hundreds of volunteers for assisting in her safe return,” the statement read.
The family also thanked the community for their support during the search. “We understand that the outcome is not what every family gets,” said Jené Sena, Charlotte’s aunt.
Charlotte is now safe at home with her family. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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