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On Friday, May 2, 2025, a minor in the unincorporated area of Montrose went missing prompting widespread concern by his family, the community, and the Sheriff’s Department. A critical missing juvenile report was taken and deputies initiated immediate action to try and locate the minor. Approximately 72 hours later, on Monday, May 5, 2025, the minor was located safely and reunited with his family.

The efforts undertaken to find the minor included canvassing the community, investigative interviews, wireless emergency alerts, and the utilization of technology. Additionally, the use of scent dogs and the cooperation of business entities were helpful in the investigative efforts.

After the minor returned home, the handling detective continued to follow up on information and examine the circumstances surrounding the minor’s disappearance. Today, as a result of a thorough and comprehensive investigation the Crescenta Valley Station Detective Bureau arrested two adults related to the minor’s disappearance.

Brandon Holguin, 25, and Kayleigh Kaplan, 23, from Thousand Oaks, were arrested by the Crescenta Valley Station Detective Bureau and booked at the Lost Hills Station for child abduction (278 PC), child endangerment (273(a) PC), human trafficking (236.1 PC), contributing to the delinquency of a minor (272 PC), identity theft (530.5(a) PC), drug sales involving minors (11353.1(a) HS), and use of a minor in cannabis crimes (11361 HS). They will be arraigned at Pasadena court on Tuesday, May 13.

“I wish to express my deepest thanks to the hard work of the Crescenta Valley Station Detective Bureau who worked tirelessly to safely reunite a child with their family and bring these criminals to justice,” said Crescenta Valley Acting Captain Ryan A. Vienna. “I want to acknowledge and thank those who played an important role in assisting us during this incident, which includes the men and women of the Crescenta Valley Station, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, the LASD - Montrose Search and Rescue Team, the Department’s Homicide Bureau Missing Persons Unit K9 Detail, and the Lost Hills Sheriff's Station. I ask each parent or guardian tonight to check in with their child or children and discuss the dangers associated with human trafficking. I find relief knowing this minor is safely reunited with his family and thank the community and media for their support throughout this incident.”

Human trafficking is defined as any person who deprives or violates the personal liberty of another with the intent to obtain forced labor or services. If you are the victim of human trafficking or know someone who is, please call 888-539-2373. You can also submit an anonymous tip via “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477) or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or by visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is committed to combatting human trafficking and a leader in the LA Regional Human Tracking Task Force. For more information, please visit https://www.lahumantrafficking.com/