Missing Pa. teen on Internet dating site found


By Associated Press, August 1, 2008

Last updated: Friday, August 1, 2008 9:28 AM EDT

BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A 15-year-old Allegheny County girl who pretended to be 26 on an Internet dating site has been found safe in the apartment of a Beaver County man.

Police in Brighton Township are now investigating how the girl got to the apartment in their jurisdiction and whether the man who lives there will face criminal charges.

The girl was reported missing Tuesday from Moon Township, west of Pittsburgh. Her mother told police the girl had been spending time on (another site), an Internet and phone dating site on which the girl claimed to be 26 “seeking male companionship.”

The girl was found Thursday and is now back home.



** Careful who you're talking to, boys and girls... and all of us adults!

do you know where you children are?? that's scary

whats amazing is the guy let her stay......

He obviously thought she was 26! Lots of people (if they're lonely enough) would let someone stay for a few days... weeks... even if they just met. I knew someone that met a girl and 3 days later moved in with her. Of course he moved out 2 weeks later after I told him what a stupid move that was!

ladies I promise I am just a bit older than 16 so come git ya some

Gosh, it's scary to think about!! I'd have gone nuts as a mommy!!

So glad she is safe

Even scarier than that eyeshadow! Sorry, I had to say something.. wow!

But yes, as a mom, I would've been terrified.

Wow! She wasn't even old enough to drive? DANG!

The first clue the guy should have had was when she pulled up to his apartment on her bicycle.

He will be going away for awhile.

First order of business when admitting a total stranger into your home and presumably your bed is to ask for photo ID.

... and/or a signed note from a parent!

Exactly!