Deputies search for persons of interest in Lake County kidnapping

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two persons of interest in the kidnapping of an woman.

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The Sheriff’s Office said the kidnapping happened in the Okahumpka area around 9 p.m. Aug. 20.

Deputies said the 39-year-old victim was on her back porch when she was hit from behind and dragged into the woods.

Deputy Chanel Martin said “They placed a rope type mechanism around her neck and attempted to restrict her breathing, they then proceeded to strike her multiple times.”

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LCSO said the victim was able to get away after fighting off the suspects.

Deputy Martin said the victim claimed to fight off the attackers with a pocket knife - possibly injuring one of the men.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Z. Williams at 352-343-9500 or Crimeline.

There is currently a reward of up to $1,000.

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