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Arrest Made in Missing 16 year old juvenile in the Loyall community of Harlan County

March 29, 2018

UPDATE No. 1

On April 10, 2018 Kentucky State Police Det. Josh Howard located and spoke with Caitlyn Bosley (16) who has been missing since March 27, 2018. Caitlyn has been located safe in Charlotte NC and her parents have been notified. KSP is continuing the investigation and will release more information as it comes available tomorrow.

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UPDATE No. 2

Jonathon Stewart of North Carolina was arrested on kidnapping charges.

Kentucky State Police Detective Josh Howard has charged Jonathan Stewart, 41, of Charlotte, NC, with kidnapping. KSP intelligence analyst Chris Daniels with Post 10 Harlan was able to locate the suspect and missing juvenile through cell phone records and social media data. Through the investigation, it was determined Mr. Stewart traveled to Kentucky where he picked up the juvenile and transported her back to his residence in North Carolina. With the assistance from detectives from Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police Department, the missing juvenile was located unharmed at Mr. Stewart’s residence. The juvenile was taken into protective custody and released to her family. Mr. Stewart was served with an arrest warrant and extradition order from Kentucky. At this time, KSP is awaiting Stewart to be extradited back to Kentucky to face charges. Case is still under investigation by Detective Josh Howard. More criminal charges could be filed pending the investigation.

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Press Release from the Kentucky State Police:

Loyall, Ky. (March 29, 2018) – On March 27, 2018 at approximately 5:00 a.m. Kentucky State Police Post 10 Harlan received a call about a missing 16 year old juvenile in the Loyall community of Harlan County. MTP. Michael Cornett responded to 204 Wilkerson Street to begin an investigation.

Preliminary Investigation indicates on March 26, 2018 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Caitlyn Bosley, (16) was last seen by her mother at the residence. The mother left the residence to go to work and when she returned the juvenile was not home. The mother attempted to locate her child on her own; however with no success she contacted Post 10 Harlan to report her missing.

Caitlyn Bosley is described as a white 16 year old female last seen wearing a black hoodie, pants and black knee boots. She is 5’2’’ 105 pounds, blue eyes, and thin build.

At this time the case is still under investigation by MTP. Michael Cornett.

Anyone with information can contact Post 10 Harlan at 606-573-3131.