Young sisters rescued after alleged kidnapping by 19-year-old they met on Roblox

The siblings, ages 12 and 15, were located by the Georgia State Highway Patrol after authorities found and stopped a vehicle connected to the suspect.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Previously missing siblings, both girls and minors, have been located after allegedly being kidnapped by a 19-year-old man whom they met on the online game Roblox and continued to communicate with on Snapchat. The suspect, Hser Mu Lah Say, has been charged with two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interference with child custody.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of online grooming and the importance of parental vigilance when it comes to children's use of social media and gaming platforms. The suspect allegedly used these platforms to establish contact with the young victims and lure them away from their home.

The details

According to authorities, the sisters, ages 12 and 15, went missing on Saturday evening. The family had previously taken away the girls' cellular devices as punishment for going to a local park. Deputies said the family members alerted them to a potential suspect who had been identified through Snapchat. When searching the girls' devices, deputies found a 'constant thread of communication' between the suspect and the victims, including the suspect driving to Indiantown, Florida, to pick up the girls. The sheriff believes the communication between the girls and the suspect started on the gaming platform Roblox in the summer of 2025 before moving to Snapchat, and that the suspect was engaging in a 'grooming process' by sending gifts, mainly food, to the girls' home.

  • On Saturday evening, the sisters went missing.
  • The suspect, Hser Mu Lah Say, allegedly left Omaha, Nebraska, on Friday morning and arrived in Indiantown, Florida, on Saturday morning.

The players

Hser Mu Lah Say

A 19-year-old American citizen from Omaha, Nebraska, who has been charged with two counts of kidnapping and two counts of interference with child custody.

Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek

The sheriff who provided details about the case during a press conference.

Matt Kaufman

The chief safety officer of Roblox, who stated that the company is investigating the incident and will fully support law enforcement.

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What they’re saying

“We talk regularly about the importance of parents and family members being vigilant about grooming and social media platforms and the impact it has on kids, and in this case, I think we prevented something disastrous.”

— John Budensiek, Martin County Sheriff (abc7chicago.com)

“There is no application online that's safe. If you can communicate with somebody away from your house in the quiet of your own room, it can be a problem. So parents have to be vigilant.”

— John Budensiek, Martin County Sheriff (abc7chicago.com)

“We are investigating this deeply troubling incident and will fully support law enforcement. Roblox has robust safety policies to protect users that go beyond many other platforms, and advanced safeguards that monitor for harmful content and communications.”

— Matt Kaufman, Chief Safety Officer, Roblox (abc7chicago.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of parental supervision and monitoring of children's online activities, especially on gaming and social media platforms, to prevent potential grooming and abduction attempts by predators.