Man accused of child kidnapping after driving 15-year-old from Utah to Nevada

What happened

A 28-year-old man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 15-year-old girl from West Jordan, Utah, and driving her to Nevada. Police said he met the victim online, sent sexually explicit GIFs, and took her to a desert area in Nevada.

Timeline

1. Oct 4, 10:48 AM KUTV 2News Man accused of child kidnapping after driving 15-year-old from Utah to Nevada
2. Oct 4, 10:48 AM KJZZ Man accused of child kidnapping after driving 15-year-old from Utah to Nevada
3. Oct 4, 4:26 PM ABC 4 Man arrested after picking up 15-year-old across state borders
4. Oct 5, 11:42 AM ABC 4 71-year-old jailed after trying to meet undercover officer posing as teen for sex
5. Oct 5, 4:09 PM ABC 4 Man jailed after attempting to meet up with 14-year-old child for sex
6. Oct 6, 9:34 AM ABC 4 Man accused of kidnapping after taking 9-year-old on motorcycle ride without parents' knowledge

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