A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home. The incident unfolded on Sunday, when authorities responded to a 911 call from the alleged victim, who claimed she was being held hostage.
Christopher Michael Veit, 53, faces charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment, and unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Deputies found the teenage girl hidden inside a clothes dryer at Veit's residence on Miramar Drive at approximately 11:45 a.m.
According to investigators, Veit restrained the girl before placing her inside the dryer. He allegedly took her cellphone after she expressed a desire to leave the home. Fortunately, the victim was found without life-threatening injuries.
The girl, who is not from Key Largo, was taken to a local hospital for evaluation before being released into the custody of a family member. Authorities revealed that they uncovered evidence of an ongoing sexual relationship between Veit and the victim.
The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified following the incident, and detectives collected evidence from the scene, including counterfeit currency. The case remains under investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
