Hotel footage helps police rescue girl kidnapped by stranger while walking her dog

Graham Dunn (Galveston Police)

A 27-year-old man, with North Texas ties, faces aggravated kidnapping charges after surveillance footage led police to a hotel room where a young girl was being held. The child was reportedly abducted Jan. 30 while walking her dog in a Galveston neighborhood.

Young girl kidnapped by stranger while walking dog

What we know:

Galveston police responded to reports of a missing juvenile around 8:30 p.m. after she did not return home from a 7 p.m. walk with her dog. Local officers and several assisting agencies launched a search of the surrounding area.

During the search, investigators obtained surveillance footage showing the child entering a hotel room with an unidentified man. Officers located the room and found the girl with 27-year-old Graham Dunn.

Dunn was taken into custody and charged with aggravated kidnapping. His bond is set at $500,000. The child was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.

While the investigation is ongoing, police noted that Dunn may face additional charges. 

Man accused of kidnapping girl has North Texas ties

Local perspective:

Court records indicate Dunn has ties to North Texas, including previous residences in Frisco. Additionally, Dunn has been accused of crimes by other women in North Carolina.

The Source: Information in this article comes from Galveston police and Galveston County Jail records.

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