SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have made an arrest following the rape of a 16-year-old high school student waiting for the bus in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Thirty-two-year-old Michael Canady was taken into custody and is now behind bars, Saturday.
The 32-year-old is facing a slew of charges, including kidnapping and sexual battery.
Miami-Dade Police said the teen was waiting for her school bus when Canady allegedly approached her along Southwest 142nd Avenue and 267th Street, around 7 a.m., Friday.
Officials said Canady then forced the 16-year-old to a nearby field and raped her.
Investigators said the victim was able to catch the bus, called her mother and informed her of the incident. The mother then called authorities.
Canady is being held without bond.
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