The Spring Valley Police Department, with assistance from federal partners including the FBI NY–Westchester Safe Streets Task Force, successfully located a missing 12-year-old juvenile female on Sunday, February 8, 2026, following an intensive investigation triggered by an alleged ransom demand.
Police said the juvenile’s parents reported that their daughter had been missing since the early morning hours. The family also reported receiving a phone call from a foreign phone number claiming the caller had their child and demanding $1,000, threatening the family would never see her again if the demand was not met.
Spring Valley Police officers and detectives immediately launched an investigation. Due to the seriousness of the circumstances, federal authorities were brought in to assist.
Through coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement, the missing juvenile was located at a residence in Spring Valley. During the investigation, three additional missing juveniles from other Rockland County jurisdictions were also found at the same location.
Authorities stated that none of the juveniles appeared to have been harmed or held against their will at this time. The investigation into the circumstances, particularly the alleged ransom demand, remains ongoing.
The Spring Valley Police Department stressed that the response was based solely on a report of a potentially kidnapped juvenile and thanked federal partners for their swift cooperation. Officials emphasized that all juveniles involved were safely recovered.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at (845) 356-7400.
