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Operation Safe Return Locates 37 Missing Teens in Riverside County as Seven Suspects Are Arrested

The U.S. Marshals–led collaboration targeted critically at-risk cases drawn from the NCIC database.

Overview

  • Authorities said the week-long effort focused on teens deemed critically missing and at heightened risk of exploitation.
  • U.S. Marshals worked with California DOJ and Riverside County agencies alongside CHP, Anaheim PD, LAPD, FBI, Homeland Security and the Secret Service.
  • Officials reported that one of the seven people arrested is connected to child sex trafficking.
  • Recovered youths received victim advocacy, medical support and resources to help reunite them with families or guardians.
  • Investigators identified more than 50 missing teens, ages 14 to 17, and said follow-up searches and accountability efforts will continue.