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The Sun
5 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
