Man arrested for wasting police resources, lying about kidnapping triggered Amber Alert

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — An Amber Alert was issued for 13-year-old Sandra Mendoza on October 16th. Pueblo police believe Sandra was in the truck when it was stolen.

The CBI issued the Amber Alert after the truck was recovered, but Sandra was still not found. The Amber Alert was canceled after law enforcement determined Sandra was safe at home.

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Pueblo police have now arrested Sandra's relative, Daniel Reyes, for wasting law enforcement resources after claiming he lied about Sandra being in the truck when it was stolen.

Police say Sandra wasn't in the truck at all and Reyes lied about her whereabouts.

Reyes is now in the Pueblo County Jail and faces a charge of interfering with a public official, according to the Pueblo County Inmate Search.

This is a developing story.