Idaho teen found safe and unharmed in Arizona

UPDATE

Authorities say 17-year-old girl Sandra Rios-Chavez and the man accused of taking her have been found in Arizona.

Police tell KNXV-TV 18-year-old Miguel Rodriguez-Perez was taken into custody without incident early Tuesday in Surprise, Arizona. Police say the girl, Sandra Rios-Chavez, appeared unharmed.

More details to follow.

ABC 15 reported that Audi A4, that may have been driven by the suspect who abducted an Idaho teen, was found abandoned a short distance south of US 60 near Deer Valley Road. Multiple law enforcement agencies continue to search the area for the suspect and victim.

ORIGINAL STORY

An Amber Alert was issued for 17-year-old Sandra Rios-Chavez, of Idaho, who police say Miguel Rodriguez-Perez abducted her. Miguel Rodriguez-Perez’s phone was pinged in Arizona Monday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) said Rodriguez-Perez’s phone pinged in Kingman, Ariz., and has contacts in Mexico. They may be driving a 2015 black Audi A4 with Idaho plate 2J-83179.

Rodriguez-Perez is described as 6 feet tall, about 180 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes, and has tattoos on both arms.

Arizona Department of Public Safety said the teen was taken from her place of work in Idaho and was wearing a Wendy’s uniform.

Authorities are asking to please call 911 if you see them.

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