Utah Teen Found Safe in Colorado After Six Weeks Missing

Alisa Petrov, a 15-year-old Utah girl who went missing in late April, has been found safe and in good health after making contact with the Colorado Springs Police Department. She was last seen leaving her school and was believed to have been trying to meet individuals she had communicated with online, including three men later arrested on charges related to child sexual exploitation and enticement. Authorities have not disclosed how Petrov traveled to Colorado or whether she was coerced during her absence, but are working to reunite her with her family. Messages found on social media revealed Petrov had expressed distress and animosity toward her parents, discussing self-harm and suicidal thoughts with one of the accused men. The investigation has led to multiple arrests, including Matthew Nicholas Menard and William Taylor Glines, who face serious charges connected to the case. Officials continue to coordinate efforts to bring Petrov home safely and are expected to release further details as the investigation develops.