A man snatched Cleo from her family’s tent in October 2021 and held her captive for 18 days in a lockable bedroom at his own home.
Rescued Just Minutes From Home
Police found Cleo alive at Kelly’s house, just minutes from her own family’s campsite. He was charged with child stealing and sentenced at Perth District Court by Chief Judge Julie Wager.
Massive Police Hunt Cracks Case
More than 100 officers worked the case. The breakthrough came when a mobile phone number linked to the kidnapper was traced to the campsite’s phone tower.
Cleo’s Happy Rescue Moment
A rescue video showed Cleo smiling and confidently identifying herself to officers, ending a terrifying ordeal on a positive note.
