Avondale Police Honor Men Who Helped Rescue Kidnapped Toddler

Security guard and moving company workers blocked suspect's car to aid police in recovering 2-year-old girl

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Avondale Police Department recognized nine men who took part in the rescue of a 2-year-old girl who was caught up in a suspected kidnapping. A QuikTrip security guard spotted the girl and her suspected abductor, and got help from Camelback Moving employees to block the suspect's car until police arrived.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of community involvement and vigilance in helping law enforcement respond to child abduction emergencies. The quick actions of the security guard and moving company workers likely played a crucial role in safely recovering the toddler and apprehending the suspect.

The details

On February 21, an Amber Alert was issued for 2-year-old Kehlani Rogers after she was abducted from her home. The suspect, 23-year-old Marina Noriega, was spotted with Kehlani at a QuikTrip in Phoenix. QuikTrip security guard Skyler Emmons recognized the pair from the Amber Alert, discreetly contacted police, and got help from Camelback Moving employees Kobe Brown, Christopher Dixon, Gerardo Galacia, Robert Hernandez, Kevin Kimes, Michael Macallum, Kevin Place and Ralph Vollmert to block Noriega's vehicle until authorities arrived.

  • On February 21, an Amber Alert was issued for Kehlani Rogers.
  • On February 26, the Avondale Police Department recognized the nine men for their actions.

The players

Kehlani Rogers

A 2-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert after being abducted from her home.

Marina Noriega

A 23-year-old woman suspected of abducting Kehlani Rogers from her home.

Skyler Emmons

A QuikTrip security guard who recognized Kehlani and Noriega from the Amber Alert and contacted police.

Camelback Moving

A moving company whose employees, including Kobe Brown, Christopher Dixon, Gerardo Galacia, Robert Hernandez, Kevin Kimes, Michael Macallum, Kevin Place and Ralph Vollmert, helped block Noriega's vehicle until police arrived.

Avondale Police Department

The law enforcement agency that recognized the nine men for their actions in the rescue of Kehlani Rogers.

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What they’re saying

“These men acted with urgency, took decisive action and put their own safety at risk by using their company vehicle to block in the vehicle that Kehlani and Noriega were seen in.”

— Officer Jaret Redfearn, Avondale Police Spokesperson (azcentral.com)

“We're a moving company. We're not professional heroes, but your actions absolutely made a difference.”

— Chad Olsen, President and Founder of Camelback Moving (azcentral.com)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco Resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Avondale Police Department will be presenting the nine men with Good Samaritan Award plaques in recognition of their actions.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community involvement and vigilance in assisting law enforcement, as the quick thinking and actions of the QuikTrip security guard and Camelback Moving employees likely played a crucial role in safely recovering the kidnapped toddler.