UPDATE
Missing 15-year-old Kahlan Morello of Copperas Cove has been located In Denver — and one suspect is in custody.
Simon Ryan Salais IV of Denver has been arrested. His arrest was based on online solicitation of a minor.
The teen is being safely returned to her family.
Salais is being held without bond and is awaiting extradition back to Texas.
25 News will provide additional details as they become available.
ORIGINAL STORY
Copperas Cove police are investigating a missing juvenile case involving 15-year-old Kahlan Anne Morello, who is believed to have been picked up by an unidentified white male in an unidentified vehicle in the Morello family's backyard at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
It is suspected that Morello was communicating with the male through a social media website.
The male is believed to be around 30-years-old and not a local resident, according to the Copperas Cove Police Department.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division have been working diligently, using all available methods at their disposal to identify the unknown male.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kahlan Moreillo or the identity of the male are asked to notify the Copperas Cove Police Department immediately at 254-547-8222.
