4 Kids Found Safe After Ransom Demand

Collaborative search with FBI locates children at Spring Valley address

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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In a collaborative search with the FBI, Spring Valley police located four children safe at a Spring Valley address after a 12-year-old girl was reported missing and her parents received a ransom demand from a foreign phone number.

Why it matters

The safe recovery of the children is a relief, but the incident highlights the ongoing threat of child abductions and the need for effective law enforcement coordination and public vigilance to address such crimes.

The details

According to the report, the children were found safe after the 12-year-old girl was reported missing and her parents received a ransom demand from a foreign phone number. The police worked with the FBI to locate the children at a Spring Valley address.

  • The incident occurred on February 15, 2026.

The players

Spring Valley Police

The local law enforcement agency that collaborated with the FBI to locate the missing children.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that assisted Spring Valley police in the search for the missing children.

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What’s next

The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the abduction and ransom demand.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and effective law enforcement coordination in addressing the threat of child abductions, which can have devastating consequences for families.