14-Year-Old Escapes Stranger’s Basement After Meeting Him On Snapchat

A 14-year-old Michigan girl allegedly managed to escape a 22-year-old man’s basement after he kidnapped her after meeting her online. Charles Willis has been charged with kidnapping and first-degree criminal sexual conduct, among other charges. According to Northville Township Police, and reported by WWMT, police first responded to a report of a 14-year-old walking alone on 7 Mile Road on April 27 at around 5:30 a.m. As per the police, upon approaching the girl, she revealed to officers that she had escaped a nearby home’s basement. She had been held captive for more than 24 hours. Investigations carried out by local police found that the girl and Willis had allegedly met on Snapchat on April 25. The 22-year-old earned the girl’s trust little by little. Eventually, Willis allegedly convinced the girl to come to his house. He even paid for the girl’s two-hour Uber trip from Barry County, according to police. As reported by The Detroit News, upon arrival, the girl was allegedly instructed by Willis to remain in his basement. Police obtained a search warrant and managed to arrest Charles Willis. The suspect has a previous criminal history for allegedly enticing underage girls. Moreover, he has a third-degree criminal
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