“During the investigation, detectives were able to identify that the driver of the vehicle was a food delivery driver who did indeed stop to talk to the young girl to ask for directions, but due to a language barrier, the investigation revealed that there was a misunderstanding on what he was saying,” read an update from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office said the driver, the girl and her family were all “extremely cooperative” during the investigation.
The girl’s family released the following statement through the sheriff’s office:
“Our family would like to thank the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for taking this matter seriously and conducting a thorough investigation. After speaking with detectives, we are satisfied with their findings but want to encourage our young people to always report suspicious activity to their parents or contact the police. We are proud of our daughter for her bravery and would like to thank our neighbors for their diligence.”
The sheriff’s office noted while the incident was a misunderstanding, residents should continue to call 911 or the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center at 937-225-4357(HELP) if they see anything suspicious.
“Public safety continues to be our main priority,” said Sheriff Rob Streck. “I am thankful that the young lady in this situation is safe and would like to commend our detectives with the Washington Twp. substation for providing a thorough investigation into this matter.”
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