A 4-years old girl, who was abducted by her mother from Texas about twelve years ago, has been found and rescued by a joint task force of law enforcement officials in Mexico City.
Reports indicate that Sabrina Allen, who is 17-years old now, was discovered in a little town in the southeastern region of Mexico City living with her estranged mother Dara Llorens.
Investigators have told the press that the mother and daughter have been repatriated back the country on Tuesday. While Sabrina is reportedly being evaluated by medical professionals, Ms. Llorens has been booked in the Travis County Jail. The authorities are expected to reveal more information about the case later in the day.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Greg Allen, the father of Sabrina, who has been behind the sustained search for her, is yet to be reunited with his daughter. Mr. Allen has told the press that his ex-wife sought to convince Sabrina that he rejected her and has since committed suicide.
Officials say Llorens kidnapped her daughter in 2002 after losing a custody battle for her. She reportedly then went on to create elaborate disguises for herself and Sabrina to elude the authorities.
Mr. Allen has revealed that his ex-wife, whom he alleges has undergone plastic surgery to disguise herself, kept Sabrina "effectively a prisoner in a two-bedroom apartment. "She is in pretty bad shape," he noted.
Officials say the mother and daughter eluded surveillance at least once in Mexico City before their eventual capture. Reports indicate that the suspect and her daughter were under steady surveillance for at least two weeks before they were routed.
Ms. Llorens has been charged with abducting and restraining Sabrina. Meanwhile, Mr. Allen has extended his gratitude to the investigators "that made this happen." He also acknowledged a Mexican officer who was reportedly injured during the joint operation to free Sabrina.
Sabrina was rescued in a joint operation that involved the Mexican Federal Authority, the FBI and US Marshals in Estafeta Tlaxcala, according to a source with inside knowledge.
