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Ushuaia: Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of 12-year-old girl

Francisco Álvarez Ruiz, a 22-year-old man, was arrested in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, after attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old girl at the Colegio Integral de Educación Ushuaia (CIEU).

According to investigators, Álvarez Ruiz traveled from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia to confront the minor, whom he had allegedly been grooming and harassing via social media platforms. The incident occurred near the school entrance when the suspect intercepted the girl, grabbed her by the arm and shoulder, and attempted to kiss her while repeatedly telling her to come with him.

The victim managed to escape with the assistance of her classmates, who intervened to protect her. Following the attempt, the suspect pursued the students to the school entrance, where he caused property damage by kicking through a glass door in an attempt to enter the building.

Authorities have charged the suspect with attempted kidnapping, grooming, threats, and property damage. During a judicial hearing, the defendant reportedly refused to testify. The investigation is being handled by the Juzgado de Instrucción N.º 3, with the prosecutor's office evaluating whether to consolidate this case with previous grooming investigations.

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Argentina · Buenos Aires · Colegio Integral de Educación Ushuaia · Francisco Álvarez Ruiz · Nicolás Barone · Policía de la Provincia de Tierra del Fuego · Provincial Police · Public Prosecutor's Office · Ushuaia

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