Kidnapper Demands $1,000

On February 8, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department initiated an  investigation into a missing 12-year-old juvenile female. 

The juvenile’s parents reported that their daughter had been missing since  the early morning hours of today’s date. They further advised that earlier that morning they received a phone call from a foreign phone number  claiming the caller had their daughter and demanded a payment of $1,000 or  the family would never see her again. 

Upon receiving this information, Spring Valley Police Officers and  Detectives immediately began an intensive investigation to locate the missing juvenile. Given the seriousness of the circumstances, the Spring  Valley Police Department requested assistance from the FBI NY Westchester Safe Streets Task Force. 

Through coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement, the  missing juvenile was successfully located at an address in Spring Valley.  The investigation further led to the discovery of three additional missing  juveniles also at that location, from other police jurisdictions in Rockland  County as well. While none of the juveniles appeared to have been harmed  or held against their will at this time, the investigation into the  circumstances and especially the ransom demand is ongoing. 

This investigation was a sole response to a report of a potentially kidnapped  juvenile and the Spring Valley Police Department would like to thank our  federal partners for their swift assistance and collaboration. Most  importantly, we are grateful that all juveniles involved were safely  recovered.  

Anyone with information that may be related to this investigation is  encouraged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at (845) 356- 7400.