Tied Girl Found in Closet After Early Morning Home Invasion in Oregon
A suspect was arrested after entering an apartment in Canby, assaulting a 12-year-old, and abducting her 10-year-old sibling.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
A 10-year-old girl was found tied up in a closet following a home invasion in Canby, Oregon, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Canby Police investigators reported that an unknown man entered an apartment at 1:39 a.m. on Tuesday. During the entry, the man assaulted a 12-year-old child. He then abducted the 10-year-old girl from the residence.
Authorities responded to the scene with multiple law enforcement agencies. As officers attempted to enter the home, Vince Edgar Chavez tried to escape through the rear of the building. Agents arrested Chavez without incident. The girl was located in a closet and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries and evaluation.
Chief Deputy United States Marshal Eddie Sanchez for the District of Oregon stated that the case demonstrates the power of collaboration. He described the effort as an unwavering commitment to protecting communities and holding violent offenders accountable.
Investigators have not released details regarding the nature or severity of the injuries sustained by the victim. Officials also did not specify the extent of injuries to the 12-year-old during the initial assault. The U.S. Marshals Service has not released a booking photo or the age of Chavez.
No information has been provided about any potential connection between Chavez and the family. The case is under active investigation by Canby Police and federal partners.
Source: FOX 5 DC
