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Two Charged in Abduction of Tech Founders' Child, Mint Butterfield

Christopher Dizefalo and Sarah Atkins face charges after the teen was found in San Francisco's Tenderloin district.

  • Mint Butterfield, 16, was reported missing from their home in Bolinas, California, before being found six days later.
  • Christopher Dizefalo, 26, and Sarah Atkins were both charged with child abduction and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  • Dizefalo, described as an 'adult friend' of Butterfield, was arrested and is held on $50,000 bail.
  • Authorities issued an arrest warrant for Sarah Atkins, who was not present when Butterfield was found.
  • The parents of Mint Butterfield expressed gratitude towards those who assisted in the recovery of their child.
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