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Utah missing teen found safe in Oregon after 500 days, FBI confirms
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Key Points:
- Kylie Arellano, a Utah teenager missing for over 500 days since May 29, 2025, was found safe in Oregon with a 39-year-old man who was taken into custody without incident.
- The recovery was the result of a coordinated effort involving the FBI's Salt Lake City and Portland field offices, Oregon State Police, and the Utah Department of Public Safety.
- Authorities revealed the suspect allegedly met Kylie on Snapchat prior to her disappearance, and the investigation involved multiple states and unconfirmed sightings.
- Unsealed search warrants indicated investigators had previously questioned Kylie's mother about a 2024 physical abuse allegation and inconsistencies related to missing text messages and suspicious marks in the home.
- FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and thanked partners for their role in safely recovering Kylie.
