Florida Man, 53, Arrested After Hiding Teen Girl in Clothes Dryer

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24

Monroe County deputies arrested Christopher Michael Veit, 53, after a teenage girl who called 911 was found hidden inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home on Sunday.
Investigators said Veit restrained the girl and took her cellphone after she said she wanted to leave, leading to charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment and unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
The girl, who authorities said is not from Key Largo, suffered no life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital before being released to a family member.
Detectives said they found evidence of an ongoing sexual relationship and also seized several sheets of counterfeit currency, prompting notification of the U.S. Secret Service.
Monroe County detectives and Florida child welfare officials are still investigating, and authorities said additional charges could follow.