KIDNAPPED AT 5, FOUND AT 11 AT THE OTHER END OF THE COUNTRY! Girl lived under a pseudonym: It is believed SHE took her! (PHOTO) A girl from California, kidnapped in 2020 when she was 5 years old, has been found in North Carolina at the age of 11, reportedly living under a pseudonym. Authorities located the child and placed her in protective custody, confirming she is safe. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities currently not disclosing if any arrests have been made.

• A 5-year-old girl from California, kidnapped on June 2, 2020, was found in North Carolina on March 10.
• She was discovered living under a pseudonym and enrolled in a Washington County school district.
• Law enforcement coordinated across states to locate the child, who is now 11 years old.
• The child has been placed in protective custody and is reported to be safe.
• It is believed her mother took the child, who stopped communicating with authorities.
• The case is considered rare with such a positive outcome after a long period.
• An investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.