Girl Found Tied Up Inside Duffel Bag After Terrifying Kidnapping (Video)

A 10-year-old Oregon girl was found bound with duct tape and stuffed inside a duffel bag in a closet nearly 13 hours after a terrifying overnight kidnapping that left her older sister severely injured, authorities say.

The disturbing discovery came after a massive search involving local police, the FBI, and U.S. Marshals, who tracked the suspected kidnapper to a home in Oregon City on Wednesday, October 28.

Now, prosecutors have revealed even more troubling allegations against the suspect, including attempted murder and multiple sexual assault charges.

The nightmare began around 1:40 a.m. when an intruder allegedly broke into an apartment in Canby, a community south of Portland, where the two young sisters lived. According to prosecutors, the attacker repeatedly struck the 12-year-old girl in the head with a hammer before abducting her 10-year-old sister.

The girls’ mother was home during the attack and called 911, according to local television station KPTV. The older child was rushed to a hospital with severe injuries, while investigators launched an urgent search for her missing sister.

Detectives eventually identified 35-year-old Vince Edgar Chavez as a suspect and tracked him to a residence in nearby Oregon City using information about his white van and cellphone.

Around 2:45 p.m., heavily armed officers surrounded the home and moved in. Chavez allegedly attempted to escape through the back of the residence but was quickly arrested.

Inside, authorities made a chilling discovery. The missing child was found restrained with duct tape and concealed inside a duffel bag in a closet, according to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office.

The girl was rescued alive and taken to a hospital for medical care and evaluation. Authorities have not publicly disclosed the full extent of her injuries.

The case took another disturbing turn Thursday when prosecutors accused Chavez of sexually assaulting the younger girl during her captivity.

Chavez appeared in Clackamas County Circuit Court on October 29, facing 10 felony charges, including first-degree attempted murder, kidnapping, assault, sexual abuse, burglary, two counts of first-degree sodomy, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Chris Owen emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and the children’s vulnerability while urging the court to keep Chavez behind bars.

Judge Jeffrey S. Jones agreed, ordering Chavez held without bail at the Clackamas County Jail.

Meanwhile, the suspect’s roommate told local station KATU he was horrified to learn that a kidnapped child had allegedly been hidden inside their shared home. The roommate said he had noticed nothing unusual about Chavez’s behavior before the arrest.

The attack also left neighbors shaken, particularly families with young children who struggled to comprehend how such a violent crime could unfold in their community.

The investigation has raised questions about how the suspect entered the apartment and whether he had any previous connection to the victims. Authorities have not publicly established a motive.

Prosecutors praised the rapid response by local and federal investigators, crediting their coordinated efforts with locating the child before she could suffer further harm.

For the family, however, the rescue is only the beginning of what could be a long recovery. The 12-year-old sister remained hospitalized as of Thursday, while the younger girl’s condition has not been fully disclosed.

Chavez is scheduled to appear in court again on November 5 for arraignment on an indictment. The charges remain allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Editorial note: I verified the October 29 court developments against the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office and updated reporting. Clackamas County+2

The original article omitted the newly filed charges and the judge’s decision to deny bail. I kept the language dramatic without making the children’s suffering unnecessarily graphic. Political framing was avoided because no verified political connection exists in this case. This approach is more consistent with AdSense-conscious reporting, although approval cannot be guaranteed.