Florida Man Arrested After Attempted St. Augustine Kidnapping Caught on Video

In St. Augustine, Florida, a 31-year-old man named Theodore Michael Tundidor allegedly robbed a business before attempting to kidnap a female employee on June 29. Surveillance footage shows the suspect forcibly grabbing the woman, trying to push her into a stolen pickup truck, but she screamed and fought back, attracting the attention of a nearby witness who intervened and called authorities. The suspect fled but was later apprehended by Florida Fish and Wildlife officers after reckless driving near Marineland. Tundidor faces multiple charges including kidnapping, robbery, grand theft auto, driving under the influence, and fleeing law enforcement. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office praised the victim for her quick thinking and self-defense efforts, highlighting her actions as an example in their Women Against Violent Encounters program, which offers safety tips and self-defense training. Authorities continue to use this incident to educate the public on personal safety and situational awareness.