Attempted kidnapping

A shirtless man, Jerahn Rashad Tucker, was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a gas station in Marietta, Ga., on July 23. Surveillance video showed Tucker approaching a mother and her children, circling their car, and grabbing a child in the back seat before fleeing. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker was later charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

A shirtless man named Jerahn Rashad Tucker is accused of attempting to kidnap a child at a Georgia gas station, according to an arrest warrant. Surveillance video shows Tucker approaching a mother and her children, looking through their car window, and grabbing a child before fleeing. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker was later arrested on charges including attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

A shirtless man named Jerahn Rashad Tucker was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a Georgia gas station. Surveillance video showed Tucker approaching a woman and her children, looking into their car, and grabbing a child from the back seat. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker fled before being tracked down by police, who charged him with attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

A Michigan man accused of attempting to kidnap two girls flipped off their families during a court appearance and retracted a plea deal. Endi Bala, 25, faced charges related to an August 2024 incident during a hearing in Mount Clemens.

Endi Bala rejected a plea deal in a Macomb County attempted kidnapping case, leaving victims' families frustrated after nearly two years of legal delays. The accused, facing charges related to alleged attacks on two young girls in 2024 and additional jail incidents, declined to enter a plea during a court arraignment, prompting emotional reactions from family members.

Andrew Truelove was arrested after allegedly approaching Today co-host Craig Melvin at NBC's Manhattan studio with a racial slur. Truelove has a criminal history including attempted kidnapping, trespassing, and property destruction.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 238 illegal immigrants in a single-day operation in South Texas, setting a record for targeted arrests in the Rio Grande Valley. The June 18 operation targeted individuals with criminal convictions, including attempted kidnapping and drug possession. ICE Director Juan Agudelo emphasized the mission to enhance public safety and remove criminal illegal immigrants.

A naked man attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at a Portland park, prompting bystanders to intervene and prevent the abduction. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Daniel Vasey, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping and related offenses. The girl sustained minor injuries but was not seriously harmed.

A 31-year-old man named Daniel C. Vasey was arrested after attempting to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon. The suspect, who was naked, was subdued by the girl's parents and bystanders, including the use of pepper spray, before police arrived. He faces charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Miami after allegedly grabbing a 16-year-old girl, hitting her buttocks, and asking her a sexual question as she walked to school. Surveillance footage from a Burger King parking lot captured part of the incident, leading to his arrest the following day. The suspect, Keldon Figueroa, faces charges of attempted kidnapping and battery and is being held at a correctional center.

A 13-year-old girl narrowly escaped an attempted kidnapping in Chicago's Portage Park on the Northwest Side, according to police. The incident occurred Tuesday morning, and the girl managed to avoid being taken by the suspect.

The Hayward Police Department is seeking a suspect in an attempted kidnapping that occurred on Friday afternoon. The incident took place near Jackson Street and Soto Road in Hayward, and the victim was not injured.

A 64-year-old Florida man is accused of attempting to kidnap his 74-year-old ex-girlfriend with a firearm outside a church in Port St. Lucie. Witnesses intervened and disarmed him before he fled to Hialeah, where he was later arrested. The suspect has a history of violent crimes, including a prior attempted kidnapping charge.

A Florida man was arrested after being seen dragging his 74-year-old ex-girlfriend outside a church in Port St. Lucie. The suspect, Jose Zamora, faces charges including attempted kidnapping with a firearm and has a prior criminal history involving violence. Witnesses intervened, preventing the abduction and leading to his arrest in Hialeah.

A 64-year-old man named Jose Tsu Zamora was arrested after attempting to kidnap his 74-year-old former romantic partner outside a church in Port St. Lucie. Surveillance footage shows him using a handgun to try to force her into his vehicle, but witnesses intervened before he could flee. Zamora, a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms, was later taken into custody by police.

A homeless man is accused of assaulting multiple female UCLA students in a late-night crime spree involving attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, and robbery before being arrested by campus police. Disturbing items were found during a search following his arrest.

An 85-year-old Oregon man thwarted an attempted kidnapping by confronting a criminal posing as a utility worker outside his home. The elderly resident risked his safety to prevent the crime and is being praised as a hometown hero.