Heroic Teamwork Rescues Missing 2-Year-Old in Arizona

QuikTrip security guard and moving company employees help authorities locate and recover abducted toddler

Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:48pm

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A QuikTrip security guard and employees of Camelback Moving in Phoenix, Arizona worked together to help authorities locate and recover a missing 2-year-old girl, Kehlani Rogers, who had been taken by an unrelated 23-year-old woman, Marina Noriega. The security guard first spotted the pair and alerted the moving company workers, who then blocked Noriega's vehicle to prevent her from fleeing until police arrived and arrested her.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of community vigilance and the effectiveness of the Amber Alert system in quickly recovering abducted children. The actions of the QuikTrip security guard and moving company employees demonstrate how ordinary citizens can make a real difference in public safety emergencies.

The details

According to authorities, Noriega was an acquaintance that the toddler's parents had allowed to stay at their home. On Friday night, Noriega disappeared with the child. After an Amber Alert was issued, the QuikTrip security guard spotted the pair at a gas station and alerted the nearby Camelback Moving crew. The moving company employees then strategically blocked Noriega's vehicle to prevent her from leaving until police arrived and took her into custody without incident. Kehlani was safely recovered and reunited with her family.

  • Kehlani was last seen late Friday night.
  • An Amber Alert was issued on Saturday about the missing toddler.
  • Kehlani was recovered on Sunday at a Phoenix-area gas station.

The players

Kehlani Rogers

The 2-year-old girl who was abducted by an unrelated acquaintance of her parents.

Marina Noriega

A 23-year-old woman who was allowed to stay at the toddler's home and then took the child without permission.

QuikTrip

A convenience store chain where one of its security guards first spotted the missing toddler and suspect.

Camelback Moving

A moving company whose employees assisted in blocking the suspect's vehicle to prevent her from fleeing until police arrived.

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What they’re saying

“We are incredibly proud of our community heroes: Robert Hernandez, Ralph Vollmert, Christopher Dixon, Kevin Place, Kevin Kimes, Gerardo Galacia, Kobe Brown and Michael Macallum for their courage, quick thinking and teamwork. Their actions exemplify what it means to look out for our community and to take its safety seriously.”

— Chad Olsen, President, Camelback Moving (Camelback Moving press release)

“On Sunday morning, a QT Guardian at one of our Phoenix locations recognized two customers connected to an active Amber Alert and immediately alerted Phoenix Police Department. Law enforcement arrived promptly, secured the child, and took the suspects into custody.”

— Aisha Jefferson, QuikTrip Spokesperson (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

Noriega was booked into jail on one count of custodial interference, a class 3 felony. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case demonstrates the power of community vigilance and the effectiveness of the Amber Alert system in quickly recovering abducted children. The heroic actions of the QuikTrip security guard and Camelback Moving employees highlight how ordinary citizens can make a real difference in public safety emergencies.