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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Victim of attempted Florida kidnapping speaks out: Young women "can fight back"
Police have released video of an attempted kidnapping of a woman outside a St. Augustine, Florida, business. 18-year-old Emma Marine was able to fight off her attacker, who is now in custody, and is now speaking about the incident for the very first time. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the story.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Horror moment kidnapper tries to snatch screaming woman and drag her into his truck sparking bloodcurdling fight
THIS is the horrifying moment a thug snatches a shop assistant and tries to drag her into a truck. The chilling encounter was caught on CCTV outside a retail store in St Augustine, Florida, and released by the St John's County Sheriff's Office. 5 5 5 Dramatic footage shows Theodore Michael Tundidor, 31, choking the terrified woman from behind and dragging her towards his Toyota truck. He unlocks the car whilst still grasping her and wrestles with the door. The unidentified victim's screams intensify to petrified shriek as Tundidor tries to bundle her onto the seat. Through the screams, she cries: "Help, help!" and "Get off!" She can be seen through the window writhing around in panic, trying to break free. Eventually, she escape his clutches and scrambles off onto the pavement, still shouting for help and with the attacker giving chase. Cops said that a bystander saw the attempted abduction and came to the woman's aid before calling 911. The brute was forced to jump into his truck and take off. Crews arrived at the scene in St Augustine, but the truck was gone. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers later spotted the pickup truck barrelling "recklessly" down Route A1A, sparking a high-speed chase before he was eventually caught. Chilling moment creep tries to drag teen girl away in kidnap bid at station Tundidor had allegedly stolen the pickup truck and driven it around on a crime spree. He is accused of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of cigarettes and vapes from various businesses. The kidnap attempt victim was the clerk at one of the stores he allegedly robbed, the authorities said. He was charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand theft auto for the spree on June 29, as well as driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding the law. Police praised the woman's behaviour, saying: "The victim did everything right - scream/yell, fight, attract attention." 5 5
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Dramatic video shows woman fight off kidnapper
[Editor's Note: The video may be sensitive to some viewers.] ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (WJW) – A woman is safe after a kidnapping attempt outside a Florida store. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video Tuesday of the incident that happened in St. Augustine. State of Ohio closer than ever to ending E-Check program On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., St. Johns County deputies responded after a 911 caller reported that a man was trying to force a woman into a vehicle in the parking lot. Investigators say the suspect, 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor, robbed the store, then forcibly dragged a female employee outside toward a vehicle. The victim fought back, and began yelling, drawing the attention of a nearby citizen who intervened and called the police. The suspect fled the scene without the victim. 'Had a huge heart': Beloved local baseball coach dies while out of town for tournament Tundidor was arrested after a short chase. Tundidor faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, robbery and grand theft auto. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot
A terrifying surveillance video shows the moment a woman was nearly abducted in St. Augustine, Florida, and now the suspect is in custody and facing charges. On June 29, state law enforcement arrested 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor, who had been charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand-theft auto, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO). The sheriff's office said deputies were dispatched to a business at about 3:30 p.m. that day after a 911 caller reported a man was attempting to force a woman inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Video released by the SJSO of the attempted abduction shows the man forcibly dragging the woman toward his gray pickup truck while holding her in a headlock. Illegal Immigrant In Florida Arrested After Alleged Attack During Car Repossession Leaves Woman With Stroke Once at the truck, the man opens the door and attempts to shove the woman inside. The entire time, the woman is heard screaming for help until she ultimately gets away and flees. Read On The Fox News App The man is seen chasing after the woman on camera before it cuts off. Tennessee Bodycam Of 'Maryland Man' Traffic Stop Shows Troopers' Hands Tied Despite Smuggling Clues Police alleged that the man, later identified as Tundidor, committed a robbery inside the business before forcefully removing a female employee from the store. "The victim fought her attacker and attracted the attention of a nearby citizen, who came to her aid and called SJSO as the suspect abandoned his kidnapping attempt and fled," the sheriff's office said. Mexican Illegal Immigrant Released Under Biden 'Sexually Battered' Boy While Playing Hide And Seek: Sheriff State Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers later located Tundidor driving recklessly near Marineland on the A1A. He allegedly fled, but was ultimately captured by FWC officers. Along with charges from the sheriff's office, FWC charged Tundidor with driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding law article source: Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
Chilling security footage captures woman's desperate escape from Florida kidnapping attempt in parking lot
A terrifying surveillance video shows the moment a woman was nearly abducted in St. Augustine, Florida, and now the suspect is in custody and facing charges. On June 29, state law enforcement arrested 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor, who had been charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand-theft auto, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO). The sheriff's office said deputies were dispatched to a business at about 3:30 p.m. that day after a 911 caller reported a man was attempting to force a woman inside a vehicle in the parking lot. Video released by the SJSO of the attempted abduction shows the man forcibly dragging the woman toward his gray pickup truck while holding her in a headlock. Once at the truck, the man opens the door and attempts to shove the woman inside. The entire time, the woman is heard screaming for help until she ultimately gets away and flees. The man is seen chasing after the woman on camera before it cuts off. Police alleged that the man, later identified as Tundidor, committed a robbery inside the business before forcefully removing a female employee from the store. "The victim fought her attacker and attracted the attention of a nearby citizen, who came to her aid and called SJSO as the suspect abandoned his kidnapping attempt and fled," the sheriff's office said. State Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers later located Tundidor driving recklessly near Marineland on the A1A. He allegedly fled, but was ultimately captured by FWC officers. Along with charges from the sheriff's office, FWC charged Tundidor with driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding law enforcement.
