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Orange County deputies arrest man accused of trying to kidnap child

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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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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Q Mccray

Q McCray, WFTV.com

Q McCray is an award-winning general assignment reporter.

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