Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found after 500 days with man she allegedly met on Snapchat

Kash Patel warned online predators after Kylie Arellano’s recovery, while her grandmother thanked authorities for bringing her home UTAH, GARDEN CITY: A Utah teenager who disappeared more than 500 days ago has been found safe in Oregon, bringing an end to a lengthy search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Kylie Arellano, now 17, was recovered on Sunday, November 1, alongside a 39-year-old man who was taken into custody without incident. Kylie was last seen by her family at their home in Garden City, Utah, on May 29, 2025, when she was 15. Her disappearance triggered a nationwide investigation, with authorities following dozens of reported sightings across several states before finally locating her. According to a law enforcement source, the man allegedly met Kylie on Snapchat before she disappeared. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the teenager’s recovery and thanked the agencies involved in bringing her to safety. Last night, local police in Oregon brought a minor who had been missing for a year and a half to safety, acting on information provided by our @FBISaltLakeCity Field Office. We are grateful she can return home, and we will continue working with our partners to hold those responsible accountable. -DKP🇺🇸— FBI Director Kash
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