Father uses phones parental controls to track missing daughter

December 27, 2025 • Google News World

A father in Texas has used his daughter’s cell phone data to locate her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint. According to authorities, the girl was forced into a pickup truck by an individual wielding a knife.

The incident occurred on Christmas Day, and the father tracked his daughter’s location using her phone’s parental controls. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports that they were able to locate the victim and apprehend the suspect.

Details of the arrest are not yet available. However, authorities confirm that the girl is safe and being cared for.

The incident has sparked an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping. Authorities have not released any further information on the suspect or the motives behind the crime.

The father’s use of his daughter’s phone data to locate her has been praised by law enforcement officials as a successful example of how technology can be used to aid in the recovery of missing persons.

The incident is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping.

Source: Google News World