Family Of Abducted Woman Makes Emotional Plea For Her Safe Return
By Steve Beck
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The family of a woman who was abducted in Philadelphia made a tearful plea for her safe return during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
"Just release her," said the victim's father, Carl Freeland. "I'm not asking for anything else."
The family was present for a news conference conducted by Philadelphia police to announce new details in the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Carlesha Freeland-Gaither.
"We love her and just want you to return her to us safely," said the victim's grandmom, Ana Mulero, during the news conference Tuesday.
Freeland-Gaither was abducted while walking in the 100 block of West Coulter Street in Germantown late Sunday evening.
During the news conference, police confirmed that Freeland-Gaither's ATM card was used at a bank in Maryland Tuesday morning.
According to Mulero, Freeland-Gaither lived with her in Maryland for four years before returning to Philadelphia to pursue a career.
Also during the news conference, Carl Freeland said he would exchange places with his daughter if it meant her safe return.
"That's all I'm asking is, just to release her. I'm not asking for anything else," said Carl.
A total reward of $47,000 is being offered in the case.
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