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The Sun
13 hours 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
21 hours 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
The Herald
21 hours ago
- The Herald
Three men accused of forced initiation in Limpopo granted bail
Three men accused of abducting and assaulting three community members during a forced initiation ordeal in Mankweng in Limpopo have been granted bail of R2,000 each. Manyama Daniel Molepo, 34, of Ga-Molepo, Ngate Jan Maake, 45, of Ga-Mothapo and Jacky Leshoka Maloka, 37, of Ga- Molepo appeared in the Mankweng magistrate's court on two counts of kidnapping, three counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and two counts of contravening the Limpopo Initiation School Act. They were granted bail on the condition that they not contact the complainants or go to their place of residence in Ga-Mamacha village until the matter is finalised. It is alleged that the accused forcefully took a victim from his home, assaulting him with sticks and booted feet, to a mountain where they wanted him to be initiated. Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said the second complainant, aged 72, was assaulted with similar instruments, resulting in a broken arm, and he was forcefully taken to the bushes where he was circumcised without his consent. 'The third victim, 40, was assaulted repeatedly by multiple assailants with sjamboks and sticks, resulting in injury. After the incidents, the matter was reported to the police and the accused were arrested on Monday,' she said. The case has been postponed to September 18 for further investigation. TimesLIVE
Fox News
a day 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.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Four words clever woman screamed that saved her life during terrifying abduction by stranger
Terrifying footage captured the moment a woman was abducted by a stranger - only for her quick thinking actions to save her from his clutches. Surveillance video from June 29 shows Michael Tundidor, 31, trying to force the woman into a pickup truck in St. Augustine, Florida, after he robbed the store she works at, per officials. The woman, who has not been named, had reportedly tried to stop Tundidor from leaving the smoke shop with stolen items, including a jar of THC cigarettes and a vape worth about $270. Tundidor grabbed her by the neck as she stood in the doorframe to block his exit and dragged her towards his vehicle before attempting to push her inside. But the woman screamed 'Get off me. Get off me. Help!' and fought to free herself from his grip, getting away long enough to make a run for it and catch someone's attention. 'The victim in this situation did everything right – scream/yell, fight, attract attention,' the St Johns County Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook. As she struggled with the would-be kidnapper, the woman's screams and alerted Kelly Eason, who was nearby and came to her rescue. 'He grabbed her again and tried to get her back in the truck, and I believe because she wouldn't quit fighting, and I was there screaming as well, that he got scared off,' Eason told News 4 Jax. Eason then called police as Tundidor abandoned the kidnapping attempt, got in the vehicle and fled the scene. 'A 911 caller advised a male subject was attempting to force a female inside a vehicle outside in the parking lot,' police said. 'Deputies learned the male suspect committed a robbery inside the business, then forcefully removed a female employee from the store, and dragged her outside where he began to push her into his vehicle. 'The victim fought her attacker and attracted the attention of a nearby citizen who came to her aid.' Police later found Tundidor driving recklessly about 10 miles from the store and arrested him. He was reportedly driving a car that was stolen from a dealership in Jacksonville. Tundidor was charged with kidnapping, robbery, driving under the influence and grand theft auto. Law enforcement experts say that people should create a distraction to alert others to deter would-be abductors. They also advise that people resist the attacker by any means possible, including kicking and screaming.
