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Woman who kidnapped 2 young girls posed as babysitter in Facebook mom group to gain access to family, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The mother reported her daughters missing, and police later rescued the children and arrested the suspect. A woman is accused of kidnapping two young girls after gaining their mother's trust.
A woman is accused of kidnapping two young girls after gaining their mother's trust. She allegedly used a Facebook group to pose as a babysitter and build a relationship with the family over time. The mother reported her daughters missing, and police later rescued the children and arrested the suspect.
The accused is facing charges related to the abduction and treatment of the girls. Further details about the case, including body camera footage of the rescue, are available from the source. A court appearance was waived by the suspect, who is now facing charges.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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