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Yahoo
3 days ago
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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
3 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.
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
Shocking video shows man attempting to kidnap woman from Florida business, sheriff says
A shocking video shows a man attempting to kidnap a woman from a Florida business in broad daylight, the St. Johns Sheriff's Office said. According to the sheriff's office, on Sunday, June 19, around 3:30 p.m., they received a 911 call about a man attempting to force a woman into a truck outside a business on State Road 206 East in St. Augustine, about 45 miles south of Jacksonville. The man was later identified as 31-year-old Theodore Tundidor, according to the sheriff's office. Warning: The video below may be disturbing to some readers. When deputies arrived, they learned that Tundidor had robbed the business, according to investigators. He then dragged one of the employees out of the store and tried to push her into his truck, they said. Surveillance video shows the woman screaming and fighting back. She was eventually able to break free and ran back to the store with Tundidor on her heels. The sheriff's office said this attracted the attention of a person nearby, who called 911 as Tundidor abandoned his kidnapping attempt and drove off. Florida Fish and Wildlife officers spotted him driving recklessly about 20 miles south near Marineland on State Road A1A, according to the sheriff's office, which said he tried to avoid capture but was subsequently taken into custody. The sheriff's office has charged Tundidor with kidnapping, robbery, and grand theft auto. The FWC added additional charges for driving under the influence and fleeing and eluding law enforcement.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman escapes attempted kidnapping in St. Augustine
A surveillance camera caught the moment a woman was almost kidnapped at a smoke shop in St. Augustine. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office shared video showing the attack, which happened around 2:30 pm on Sunday, June 29. The content may be disturbing to some viewers. A man can be seen dragging the woman in a chokehold, attempting to force her into a truck in the parking lot outside the 206 Smoke Shop on State Road 206 East. The sheriff's office said it learned the suspect, 31-year-old homeless man Theodore Tundidor, had just committed a robbery inside. As he attempted to leave with a jar of THCA cigarettes and a vape, deputies said he grabbed the employee as she tried to block his exit. The victim can be heard screaming for help in the surveillance video, and eventually manages to get out of his grip. The report says she made it to a nearby witness, who called 911. The man was later stopped by FWC near Marineland for reckless driving and captured after an escape attempt. The truck had been reported stolen from a dealership in Jacksonville, according to SJSO. He reportedly admitted the crime to detectives, saying, 'I took her and the weed at the same time.' Tundidor was initially charged with robbery and false imprisonment, but the charges were later amended to robbery and battery. He faces additional charges for having the stolen car, driving under the influence, and fleeing law enforcement. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]
