Investigators are crediting news stories for the capture of a Youngstown man accused of raping and kidnapping a teenage girl.

U.S. Marshals say 26-year-old Mel'Quan Patton was taken into custody on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman late Thursday morning.

Over the previous two days, 21 News and wfmj.com had stories giving Patton's description and who to contact if anyone knew his whereabouts.

Patton was wanted on an offense of kidnapping with the purpose to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

According to police, a woman reported in June that Patton had sex with her 16-year-old daughter at a North Center Street home, then refused to let her go until the following day.

U.S. Marshals told 21 News the girl is home and is okay.

The incident is being investigated as a rape case, according to Youngstown Police.