12-year-old girl taken off sidewalk, raped by sex offender in Macomb County, police say

A 12-year-old girl in Eastpointe was abducted from a sidewalk and sexually assaulted by a convicted sex offender on September 22, 2025. The suspect fled but was arrested 24 hours later in New York, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies. Although his identity remains undisclosed, he has a prior sex offense conviction in Wisconsin. Police are investigating additional evidence from the suspect's home, which may lead to further investigations and emphasize the importance of parental vigilance regarding children's safety.