Routine theft investigation leads to dramatic rescue of teenage girl
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland Police Department (KPD) officers made a significant rescue during a routine theft investigation at a motel in Totem Lake. The officers discovered and rescued a 16-year-old girl who they believed was a victim of human trafficking. The investigation began with a theft report at a local gas station. KPD patrol officers noticed a suspicious vehicle near Motel 6 and decided to investigate further. The FBI had provided information about a missing …