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Good Samaritans Thwart Attempted Abduction of Mother and Two Children in Jacksonville

Video released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office highlights the bravery of bystanders who intervened to stop a suspect, now in custody, facing multiple felony charges.

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Overview

  • The March 12 incident occurred in a Jacksonville DMV parking lot, where a man tried to drive off with a mother’s two young children against her will.
  • The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Yanni Human, dragged the mother and one child as he attempted to flee in an SUV.
  • Over a dozen bystanders intervened, pulling the mother and children to safety before the suspect fled the scene.
  • Witnesses provided critical information, including a vehicle description and license plate number, leading to Human’s arrest later that day at a nearby shopping center.
  • The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released footage of the incident this week, commending the bystanders’ actions and raising awareness about community vigilance.