Nine-year-old Charlotte Sena, who went missing over the weekend while riding her bike at Moreau Lake State Park in Upstate New York on Saturday, was found late yesterday. In a statement, New York State Police said “Charolette Sena has been located and in good health. A suspect is in custody.” The suspect was identified as 37-year-old Craig Nelson Ross Jr., and last night authorities revealed that they “identified an individual as being in the area” when Sena went missing. Authorities say the investigation is still active.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, talking to CNN last night, confirmed that a ransom note had been left at the home of Sena’s parents, which helped police identify a suspect through fingerprints on the note. Authorities searched “multiple residences where the individual is known to reside,” and found both the suspect and Sena at one of them. Hochul said that Charlotte was taken to a hospital and would then be returned to her parents. Officials plan a press conference to give more details today.
Source: ABC News
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