Kidnapping at Sleepover in North Carolina | Tucson News

A chilling kidnapping scare in Harnett County, North Carolina: A 38-year-old man, Daniel Francis Gear, allegedly snatched a 12-year-old girl from a sleepover, dragged her into the woods, and forced her into his truck—only for her to escape and be rescued by a kind stranger. Now charged with first-degree kidnapping and assault, Gear faces a $2.5 million bond and court on September 1st. The girl is safe, but this harrowing incident serves as a sobering reminder of how danger can strike even in the most ordinary settings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f4b64bb5b5853db