The cul-de-sac is at the rear of the housing development. It borders the forested area. Here bike was found here upright, kickstand down and her bike helmet hung on the handlebars.
Other predators.... none that I know of. Black bears inhabit areas 10 - 15 miles west of here. Not sure if any have been seen in this area or when the last time that was.
I was just wondering if the bike was found close to the forest/swamp as opposed to the cul-de-sac street or sidewalks. As for large predators, especially bears, while they can move a body faster than a ‘gator, they’re pretty visible, comparatively.
The bike being left standing with it’s helmet hanging on the bars, did she have friends in the area? Is it possible someone visiting a friend is involved? That could tie in to my thought on mobile pedophiles...