16-year-old Charmaine went missing in the Spring of 2021, from her apartment building in Antioch where she lived with her mother. The case was brought to our attention by one of our confidential informants. Our investigators interviewed the mother who wanted our help because she felt law enforcement’s response was “apathetic,” presumably because Charmaine had run away once before. We worked with the case manager at NCMEC and sent out “MISSING” flyers to 6,000 Bay Area residents. SO investigators responded to a possible sighting of Charmaine in Livermore, but did not find her. When they interviewed the witnesses and reviewed security tapes of Charmaine leaving her apartment, they felt she was planning to meet someone. Pittsburgh Police Department created a ruse to retrieve Charmaine and she was recovered at 4:00 am the following week.
“It was comforting to know I could call their investigative team 24/7”
- August 14, 2021
- 7:31 am
“It was comforting to know I could call their investigative team 24/7”
Predators are targeting children all over America. They do this because it is lucrative and they think they can get away with it. Children are often too trusting, and even the most engaged parent may not realize what is happening until after tragedy strikes. Special Operations’ network of undercover private investigators gathers the evidence to help law enforcement rescue victims and arrest the criminals. After the rescue, we ensure survivors remain safe and begin the journey of restoration. We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and 100% of your tax-deductible donation goes directly towards keeping kids safe. We cannot do this work without your support.
*Name has been changed to protect the victim’s identity.
WE WANT A SOCIETY WHERE ALL CHILDREN ARE SAFE.
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