Moving Crew Helps Rescue Missing Toddler After Spotting AMBER Alert Suspect

Camelback Moving employees in Phoenix blocked a suspect's car to prevent her from fleeing with the 2-year-old girl.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A crew from Camelback Moving in Phoenix, Arizona, spotted a woman matching the description in an AMBER alert at a local QuikTrip gas station. The movers quickly coordinated to block the suspect's car from leaving until police arrived and arrested the woman, safely recovering the missing 2-year-old girl.

Why it matters

AMBER alerts are a critical tool for quickly locating missing children, but their effectiveness relies on vigilant citizens reporting suspicious activity. This incident highlights how ordinary people can make a real difference in child abduction cases by staying alert and taking swift action.

The details

The Camelback Moving crew was gathering for coffee and donuts before their workday when a QuikTrip security guard alerted them about a child matching the AMBER alert description entering the store. The movers confirmed the similarities, blocked the suspect's car from leaving, and called 911, allowing police to arrive and arrest the 23-year-old suspect, Marina Noriega, without incident. The 2-year-old girl, Kehlani Rogers, was safely recovered.

  • On the morning of Feb. 22, the Camelback Moving crew spotted the AMBER alert suspect at a QuikTrip gas station.
  • Kehlani Rogers was last seen on Feb. 20 at 11:30 p.m.

The players

Camelback Moving

A moving company based in Phoenix, Arizona, whose employees spotted the AMBER alert suspect and acted quickly to prevent her from fleeing.

Marina Noriega

A 23-year-old woman from California who was arrested and booked on one count of custodial interference, a class 3 felony, for her alleged involvement in the abduction of 2-year-old Kehlani Rogers.

Kehlani Rogers

A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER alert and was safely recovered by police after the Camelback Moving crew spotted the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Oh, My God. That's her.”

— Camelback Moving employee

“Everything lined up. Amber Alerts work.”

— Chad Olsen, Founder, Camelback Moving (today.com)

“You could see her patience was running thin. She wanted to pull out.”

— Chad Olsen, Founder, Camelback Moving (today.com)

What’s next

Noriega will appear in court for a bail hearing in the coming days to determine if she will be released on bail pending further legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This incident demonstrates the vital role that alert citizens can play in child abduction cases by quickly recognizing and reporting suspicious activity. The Camelback Moving crew's calm and decisive actions helped ensure the safe recovery of the missing toddler, underscoring the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement during AMBER alert situations.