ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies said they have arrested a man accused of trying to kidnap a child.
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Deputies said Vinh Nguyen, 37, approached and grabbed a child on Monday and tried to lure them into his SUV.
Nguyen is facing charges of false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery.
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ARRESTED: Vinh Nguyen, 37, after he approached and grabbed a child Monday and tried to lure the child to his SUV. He's charged with false imprisonment, luring of a child and battery. Detectives want to know if there are other victims. Please call @CrimelineFL at 800-423-8477. pic.twitter.com/yKWKodjotD
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 12, 2022
Orange County deputies said a video shows Nguyen grabbing a child and walking away with them.
Thankfully, the kid was able to escape.
The incident happened at Semoran Boulevard and Dahlia Drive in the Azalea Park neighborhood.
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Detectives said they want to know if there are other victims.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 800-423-8477.
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