A woman in Florida managed to escape an alleged kidnapping attempt after a violent struggle in broad daylight outside a St. Augustine retail store.
The confrontation, which was captured on surveillance video, shows the woman fighting off a man who allegedly tried to drag her into his truck after reportedly committing a robbery.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on June 29, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Theodore Michael Tundidor.
He was seen in the footage choking the woman and attempting to force her into a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.
Video released by law enforcement shows the woman screaming and fighting as Tundidor pulls her toward his vehicle.
Despite the attack, she continues to resist and eventually manages to break free, running away from the scene.
The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was alone when the attack occurred.
Authorities stated that a bystander witnessed the attempted abduction, intervened, and called 911.
The presence and action of this bystander reportedly caused Tundidor to flee in the pickup truck.
Shortly after the 911 call, officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spotted the Toyota Tacoma on Route A1A.
The suspect was driving recklessly, which prompted a high-speed pursuit, per the sheriff’s office.
Law enforcement officers pursued the vehicle and successfully apprehended Tundidor following the chase.
Authorities allege that Tundidor had robbed a business located at or near the scene before attempting to force the woman into his truck.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that Tundidor has been charged with kidnapping, robbery and grand theft auto.
Officials have not released additional details about the robbery or whether the woman was an employee, customer or passerby.
Police praised the woman for her quick thinking and resistance during the attempted abduction.
“The victim in this situation did everything right — scream/yell, fight, attract attention,” the sheriff’s department stated in a press release, according to New York Post reporting.
The department referenced guidance from their Women Against Violent Encounters (WAVE) program, which advises individuals to always remain aware of their environment.
Instructors emphasize the importance of understanding one’s “danger zone,” a space where strangers can present a threat.
The WAVE program also encourages potential victims to trust their instincts, respond decisively, and create noise and resistance to deter attackers and alert others.
“Attitude, mental commitment and preparation are keys to success,” the sheriff’s office noted.
Authorities have not indicated whether Tundidor knew the woman or if the act was random.
No further details have been provided about his motivations or criminal history.
WATCH:
Resist the Mainstream reported last week on a 36-year-old man who attempted to kidnap a 6-year-old boy on a busy Coney Island, New York sidewalk Sunday night.
He was depicted carrying the child like a football before throwing him to the ground when the boy’s parents pursued him.
The suspect, dressed entirely in black including a distinctive fez-style hat, grabbed young Rah’Shem “Rah’Rah” Gantt.
Sharon Robinson, 41, the boy’s mother, heard her son’s screams and witnessed the terrifying scene unfold.
Video footage obtained by Freedomnews captured the harrowing moment when the alleged kidnapper pounced on the child and scooped him up with one arm.
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