Utah Teen Found Safe After 521 Days

Kylie Arellano, a Utah teenager who disappeared in May 2025, was found safe in Oregon after more than 500 days missing. Oregon law enforcement located her with a 39-year-old man, who was taken into custody; authorities credited information from the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office and assistance from state and local agencies. The investigation spanned multiple states and countries, and officials have not publicly established whether online exploitation networks were connected to her disappearance. FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau would continue working with partners to protect children and hold those responsible accountable, while warning that the FBI is targeting online groups accused of coercing and exploiting minors.