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California Man Arrested for Kidnapping 10-Year-Old Girl He Met on Roblox and Discord

The girl was safely recovered in Elk Grove within hours of being reported missing, while the suspect remains in custody awaiting extradition to Kern County.

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A California man has been arrested for kidnapping a 10-year-old child he met on social media, according to police.

Overview

  • A 10-year-old girl from Taft, California, was abducted by a 27-year-old man, Matthew Macatuno Naval, after online interactions on Roblox and Discord.
  • The girl was found safe in Elk Grove, over 250 miles from her home, less than six hours after Kern County deputies launched their search.
  • Naval was arrested at a strip mall in Elk Grove and is being held in Sacramento County Main Jail without bail, pending extradition to Kern County.
  • The suspect faces charges of kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, with a court hearing scheduled for Friday.
  • Authorities emphasize the importance of parental monitoring of children’s online activities, warning of risks associated with messaging features in apps and games.