Effingham Kidnapping

Monday, 2 February 2015

An Effingham County man is accused of kidnapping a young girl.

Authorities say 60-year-old karate instructor, Steven Larson, met a 13-year-old female student for a ride to karate class.

They say a search for the student started Saturday when she was reported missing.

The two were found in Sikeston, Missouri on Sunday.

The girl was taken to a local hospital and is now back home.

Larson remains in the Scott County jail pending extradition back to Illinois.

Authorities say, a motive isn't known at this time and Larson doesn't have a criminal past.

 

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