A 17-year-old girl reported missing from Garden City, Utah, in May 2025 has been safely located in Oregon, the FBI’s Salt Lake City office announced. Oregon law enforcement found the teenager on Nov. 1 alongside a 39-year-old man who was taken into custody without incident.
The recovery concludes more than a year of searching by federal and local authorities. The FBI and the Rich County Sheriff’s Office pursued leads across the United States and internationally during the 18-month investigation.
While federal authorities did not officially name the teenager in their public release, the timeline and location details match the disappearance of Kylie Arellano from Garden City. Law enforcement agencies have kept specific investigative details tightly controlled as the case moves forward.
The Operation and Recovery in Oregon
Local police in Oregon executed the rescue on Nov. 1 based on intelligence supplied by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office. Officials confirmed the 39-year-old man was apprehended without resistance, though authorities have not yet released his identity or specified the exact charges he will face.
Tonight, local police in Oregon brought a minor who had been missing for a year and a half to safety, acting on information provided by our FBI Salt Lake City Field Office. We are grateful she can return home, and we will continue working with our partners to hold those responsible accountable. — FBI Salt Lake City Director Kash Patel
The multi-jurisdictional effort required coordination across state lines over an extended period. Investigators utilized cross-country and international leads to track the teenager’s whereabouts before local law enforcement in Oregon made the final contact.
What Remains Unknown
Federal officials have not disclosed the nature of the relationship between the teenager and the 39-year-old man, nor have they detailed the specific circumstances of how the pair was located in Oregon. The FBI stated that the investigation remains active and ongoing, with no additional information scheduled for immediate release.
