BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A 38-year-old Broward County man is charged after authorities said he was with a 13-year-old Plant City girl who went missing over the weekend.
On Tuesday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office announced that Breanne Spivey returned to her home safely after leaving it sometime between 1 and 3 a.m. Saturday. She was listed as an endangered missing juvenile, and a Missing Child Alert was activated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
During the investigation, deputies said they learned Spivey was in Broward County with Edward Rodriguez, an adult man she reportedly met online.
With the assistance of the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals, investigators were able to find the 13-year-old and take Rodriguez into custody.
Rodriguez is charged with one count of interference with child custody.
"We are immensely grateful that this young girl has been found," said Sheriff Chad Chronister in a statement. "I want to extend my deepest thanks to the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals for their quick and effective support. Our joint efforts have brought a young girl home to her family, and that is what truly matters."
