19-Year-Old Drove 22 Hours to Kidnap 2 Underage Girls Met on Roblox

Florida police rescued the 12 and 14-year-old sisters the next day in Georgia

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:31am

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Florida police said they worked quickly to identify a 19-year-old man who allegedly drove 1,500 miles from Nebraska to kidnap two sisters he met on the online game Roblox and communicated with on Snapchat. The 12 and 14-year-old girls were reported missing on Saturday and were found by the Georgia Highway Patrol the next day when they pulled over the vehicle they believed the sisters were in.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of online predators targeting minors through popular social media and gaming platforms, raising concerns about child safety and the need for stronger protections and parental monitoring of children's online activities.

The details

The man, identified as Hser Mu Lah Say, was charged with two counts of kidnapping and three counts of interference of child custody. Surveillance video helped police identify the car Say was driving. The sheriff said the girls were "rescued" from the "scenario that they had placed themselves in." Roblox said it has "robust safety policies" but acknowledged "no system is perfect" in protecting users.

  • On Saturday, the sisters were reported missing from their home in Indiantown, Florida.
  • The next day, the Georgia Highway Patrol pulled over the vehicle they believed the sisters were in and rescued them.

The players

Hser Mu Lah Say

A 19-year-old man who allegedly drove 1,500 miles from Nebraska to kidnap the two sisters he met on Roblox.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

The sheriff who said the girls were "rescued" from the "scenario that they had placed themselves in."

Roblox

The online game platform where the 19-year-old man met the two underage sisters.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Hser Mu Lah Say out on bail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for parents to closely monitor their children's online activities and communications, as popular gaming and social media platforms can be exploited by predators despite companies' efforts to enhance safety features and protections.