PHOENIX — Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl they believe was kidnapped Friday.
On Thursday, police learned that she was not kidnapped, but instead left willingly with her 24-year-old boyfriend.
Rosa America Garcia-Acosta was last seen at her residence near 75th Avenue and Camelback Road. Police said her brother heard her scream and then saw a grayish SUV driving away from the house.
Luis Fernando Morales, 24, is described as 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing 265 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white polo shirt, black jeans and black shoes.
Police said Morales is known to be controlling. They believe he is taking Garcia-Acosta to Mexico.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the Phoenix Police Department.