"He’s a thug and this is what he does apparently," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said of the alleged abductor. “He’s a vicious predator. He’s off the streets. "Barnes has a long history with the law.
Philadelphia Police arrested the man in November 2005 on a slew of charges including rape, burglary, aggravated assault, making terroristic threats and reckless endangerment, according to court documents.
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Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, 22, was abducted in Philadelphia on Sunday
Was found alive with suspect Devlin Barnes on Wednesday 120 miles away
Authorities located her using tips from the public and a GPS on his car
A woman called in saying she found items including a receipt and chip bag
Led officers to a store where they picked up clearer CCTV images of him
Freeeland-Gaither is now resting at home and Barnes is behind bars
Her relieved mother, Keisha Gaither, said during a press conference on Wednesday night: 'I'm taking my baby home'
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Police say Freeland-Gaither, who disappeared Sunday night, had some injuries but was generally doing OK.
Barnes is being held on an unrelated Virginia warrant alleging attempted murder, assault and malicious injury with acid, explosives or fire.
Carlesha's mother, Keisha Gaither, thanked the Philadelphia police, the FBI, the public, and her family and friends for helping find her daughter.
'Thank you so much for having us in your prayers. Thank you for keeping me up. Thanking for being there for us. I'm taking my baby home. Thank you. Thank you so much.' Gaither said.
The mother added that she got a chance to speak to Carlesha over the phone, saying that she was very upset, crying and asking for her.
Relieved: Police officials surround Keisha Gaither, who thanked Philadelphia police for bringing her 22-year-old daughter home
