Family friend holds out hope after Charlotte Sena disappearance: 'she's coming back home'
Patrick Kane, a family friend of missing New York 9-year-old Charlotte Sena, reacts to her shocking disappearance in a typically peaceful state park.
Missing 9-year-old Charlotte Sena has been found after disappearing from Moreau Lake State Park in New York on Saturday, authorities say.
New York State Police announced on Monday night that a suspect has been taken into custody over the incident. Sena is reportedly safe and healthy.
"Charlotte Sena has been located and [is] in good health," the statement read. "A suspect is in custody. This is still an active investigation."
Sources tell Fox News Digital that the male suspect left a ransom note. The suspect also reportedly has a criminal history involving sexual abuse, according to the Albany Times-Union.
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In this undated photo, Charlotte Sena smiles for a photograph. Sena was reported missing this weekend after she failed to return from a bike ride while camping with her parents in Moreau Lake State Park. (Courtesy of the Sena Family )
Sena is currently being evaluated at the hospital.
A map depicting the search area for nine-year-old Charlotte Sena. Sena was reported missing this weekend after she failed to return from a bike ride while camping with her parents in Moreau Lake State Park. (NY Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation )
Before she was found, Sena was last seen biking on Loop A in Moreau Lake State Park at around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. She was reported missing around 30 minutes later.
In this undated photo, Charlotte Sena smiles for a photograph. Sena was reported missing this weekend after she failed to return from a bike ride while camping with her parents in Moreau Lake State Park. (Courtesy of the Sena Family )
After she disappeared, an Amber Alert was sent out saying that she may have been taken "under circumstances that lead police to believe that they are in imminent danger of serious harm and/or death."
Park entrance where Charlotte Sena, of Greenfield, NY, was on a family outing in Moreau Lake State Park when she went missing Saturday evening as officials conduct a search on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Gansevoort, N.Y. (Hans Pennink for Fox News Digital)
During the search, officials described Sena as a kind, thoughtful 9-year-old girl who looked out for other children.
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In this undated photo, Charlotte Sena smiles for a photograph. Sena was reported missing this weekend after she failed to return from a bike ride while camping with her parents in Moreau Lake State Park. (Courtesy of the Sena Family )
"Charlotte is a bright and adventurous girl who loves to be outside," the state police's statement read. "Charlotte has a huge heart and wants to create a club at her school for kids who don’t have friends. She always put others first."
An Amber Alert is displayed along roadways throughout upstate New York on Monday, October 2, 2023. Nine-year-old Charlotte Sena was reported missing this weekend after she failed to return from a bike ride while camping with her parents in Moreau Lake State Park. (Chris Eberhart/Fox News Digital)
Authorities are actively investigating the situation. Anyone who may have relevant information is urged to call the New York State Police at 518-457-6811, dial 911 or email crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
Governor Kathy Hochul provides an update on the search for a missing child in Gansevoort on Sunday, October 1, 2023. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
This is a developing story, check back with us for updates.