Louisiana Police Searching for Undocumented Man Suspected in Teen Girl’s Kidnapping

Louisiana law enforcement is searching for Diego Rodriguez-Salvador, a 23-year-old male who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl. Police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect.

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Kenner police say that she was kidnapped from the Veterans Heights subdivision on September 3rd around 7:45 p.m. by an acquaintance of the victim's family, Rodriguez-Salvador.

According to Fox 8, Homeland Security is assisting investigators because Rodriguez-Salvador is an undocumented citizen in the United States.

Rodriguez-Salvador was last seen on Airline Drive in Metairie, Louisiana, and is believed to be driving a white 2013 Nissan Altima with a Tennessee license plate reading 08H1L2.

The suspect is wanted on one count of second-degree kidnapping ad second-degree rape of a juvenile.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to please contact Kenner Police at (504) 712-2222 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. Information can also be submitted online at Kennerpd.com.

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