Los Angeles Police Rescue Missing Girl, Arrest Human Trafficker

A 17-year-old girl reported missing from Irvine was found in Los Angeles during the arrest of Alex Polidore, a 23-year-old convicted felon from Hawthorne, who has been charged with human trafficking of a minor. The Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF) initiated the investigation after learning the teen might be exploited for commercial sex, quickly locating her and apprehending Polidore. He remains in custody at the Anaheim Police Department Detention Facility on $1 million bail. The case underscores the collaborative efforts of OCHTTF and its partners in combating human trafficking and supporting victims. Authorities encourage anyone with information about human trafficking or who needs help to contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline or local law enforcement.