She showed up at home several hours later. The incident sparked a manhunt in the southwest suburbs.
The girl's family issued an apology to police and the community through their attorney.
Family of alleged abduction victim apologizes to police
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill.
Back on September 16, the girl told police she was kidnapped from the sandwich shop where she worked by a man.
The teen sent a text message to a friend before the alleged attack saying she feared for her safety.
