Florida suspect wanted in attempted kidnapping of child, authorities say
Detectives in Florida are searching for a suspect seen on video attempting to kidnap a child in broad daylight on Monday.
A Florida man seen on video attempting a broad daylight kidnapping of a child earlier this week has been arrested, and detectives say the suspect may have previously targeted other children.
Vinh Nguyen, 37, was arrested Tuesday, a day after surveillance cameras in the Azalea Park neighborhood of Orlando showed him approach a child, touch their shoulders and face, and attempt to lure the child into his SUV, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
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The sheriff’s office released video of deputies escorting Nguyen into a patrol car. He is facing charges of false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery.
Detectives are concerned the suspect may be linked to other incidents, the sheriff’s office said.
Vinh Nguyen, 37, is facing charges of false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery in connection to the attempted kidnapping of a child in Orlando on Monday. (Orange County Sheriff’s Office )
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Last year, a parent reportedly called authorities after Nguyen allegedly approached a 13-year-old and offered to give the child a ride to school, FOX35 Orlando reported.
Investigators are working to determine whether the suspect targeted any other victims and asked the public to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477 with any information.
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