Her father reported her missing on December 6, 2024, after being notified by her school that she hadn’t arrived for class.
Some friends had mentioned that she once talked about going to Colorado, but as time passed without any leads, the search felt increasingly hopeless.
Then, on April 15, hope reignited when her long-dormant Instagram account suddenly showed activity. She had sent a message that would ultimately lead to her rescue.
Investigators traced the digital signal to an address in Fort Collins, Colorado—Bondrescu’s residence.
Due to his criminal history, officers acted quickly, securing a warrant and arriving at his home on April 18.
