KANSAS — A state trooper rescued a kidnapped 6-year-old girl during a traffic stop last month.
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A Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper stopped an SUV for a traffic violation
The trooper discovered that a passenger had a warrant for his arrest for kidnapping a 6-year-old girl a month earlier.
Two men were arrested and the girl was found, KHP said on social media.
The incident happened in February, according to CBS affiliate KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Two men were in their 60s. KHP said the driver had a reported criminal history including homicide and numerous violations.
The girl was removed from the car and initially gave a fake name and birthday. The trooper got her to reveal her real name and learned that she was kidnapped. She had been on the run with the suspect for over a month, KHP said on Facebook.
The two suspects were taken into custody.
The girl was not hurt.
KHP said on social media that they will not release the location of the incident to protect the girl’s identity.
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