Man Saves Kidnapped Girl, Returns Rescue Money to Family

Man Saves Kidnapped Girl, Returns Rescue Money to Family
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A man who helped rescue a missing Minnesota teen ended up with a reward of $7,000. Instead of keeping it, he gave it to the girl’s family.

Melchert, 65, was given the reward money for finding 15-year-old Jasmine Block, of Alexandria, who went missing on Aug. 8. During her disappearance, she was abused and beaten by her captors, according to the Star-Tribune.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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