A father in Porter, Texas, rescued his 15-year-old daughter from a kidnapping on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, by tracking her phone via parental controls. The teen was walking her dog when 23-year-old Giovanni Rosales Espinoza allegedly abducted her at knifepoint, forcing her into his maroon pickup truck in a wooded area near Harris County. The father confronted the partially nude suspect, freed his daughter, and called authorities, who used witness descriptions to arrest Espinoza.
Incident Timeline
Deputies from Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:50 p.m. after the kidnapping report. The phone pinged 2 miles away, guiding the father directly to the truck where the assault was unfolding. Investigations confirmed threats with a knife and abduction from the street.
Suspect and Charges
Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, 23, of Porter, faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and indecency with a child. He remained in Montgomery County Jail without bond as of December 26, with no prior connection to the family.
Sheriff’s Response
Sheriff Wesley Doolittle praised deputies for swift action, emphasizing vigilance on holidays: “Christmas is a day meant for joy, but this man chose to shatter that joy by targeting a child.” The family expressed relief that their daughter is safely recovering at home.
