Teen Girl Kidnapped From Home | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

A Harnett County judge set a $2.5 million bond for Daniel Francis Gear, accused of kidnapping and assaulting a 12-year-old girl he allegedly knew through his teenage niece. The girl vanished from his home during a Sunday afternoon, sparking a massive search as authorities warned he was armed and dangerous. After hours of suspense, she escaped by flagging down a driver near an Erwin DMV, and Gear was later found 15 miles away. Neighbors were stunned — many didn’t even know him — as the community reels from the shocking, violent incident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…