Georgia Viral Video: Woman Uses Gas Pump To Stop Child Kidnapping Attempt at Marietta Gas Station
A Georgia mother used a gas pump to fend off a man accused of attempting to kidnap her child at a Marietta gas station, according to police. Surveillance video captured the confrontation before customers intervened. Jerahn Rashad Tucker was later arrested and faces attempted kidnapping, assault and drug possession charges. He is being held without bond.
A Georgia mother used a gas pump to fend off a man accused of attempting to kidnap one of her children at a gas station in Marietta, according to police and surveillance footage obtained by Atlanta News First. The incident occurred between midnight and 1:30 am on July 23, and the suspect, identified as Jerahn Rashad Tucker, was later arrested on multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping.
Surveillance video shows the mother arriving at the convenience store with two children before stopping to refuel her vehicle. After the family exited the store, Tucker, who was shirtless and barefoot, approached the woman's vehicle as she pumped gas. Investigators allege he repeatedly circled the car, looked through its windows and at one point grabbed a child sitting in the back seat, according to the arrest warrant. Nebraska S*x Trafficking Bust: Gujarati Woman Used Hidden Hotel Cameras To Monitor S*xual Abuse of 2 Teenage Girls Live.
Mom Fights Off Alleged Child Kidnapping Attempt Using Gas Pump
Surveillance video shows the terrifying moment a man allegedly tried to kidnap a child at a gas station near Atlanta, with the child’s mother using a gas pump to fend him off, according to authorities. Police are investigating the incident. pic.twitter.com/NlretxFV3a
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Surveillance Video Captures Confrontation
Atlanta News First obtained surveillance footage of the incident, which begins with the mother walking into the convenience store with her two children. The video shows Tucker getting out of a nearby vehicle and entering the store shortly afterward.
After the family returned to their vehicle, the mother began pumping gas. About 30 seconds later, Tucker is seen standing near the car and looking through its windows. Dhaval Amratbhai Patel Case: Indian-Origin Man Living Illegally in US Assaults Man With Baseball Bat After Argument; Arrested.
One child appeared to jump out of the vehicle and run away. The mother quickly returned the child to the car as Tucker continued circling the vehicle. Moments later, the child jumped out again. At one point, the mother raised the gas pump in what appears to be an attempt to fend Tucker off.
Customers Step In
Several customers who had been inside the convenience store noticed the confrontation and walked outside to help. Tucker eventually left the scene in his vehicle before police later tracked him down and arrested him.
A gas station employee said he noticed the disturbance unfolding outside. “I saw a commotion outside like someone was running after a small kid. Then eventually I saw the police,” said Ali Joof. “Some of our customers they went outside and they were trying to calm the situation.” Joof said Tucker is a regular customer.
According to the arrest warrant, Tucker told people he had a gun during the incident. Investigators also allege that he grabbed a child who was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle.
Court records show Tucker was arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping, assault and possession of a controlled substance. He is being held without bond while the case proceeds. Authorities have not released additional information about the child's condition. The investigation remains ongoing.
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