A 60-year-old woman Repel The man who tried to abduct her from a store bathroom in Hilliard, Ohio.
The Hilliard Police Department said officers were called to the At Home retail store on Park Mill Run Drive on Friday for a report of an attempted kidnapping.
“This victim did everything right. She fought back hard and yelled for help.”
police said As soon as the woman entered the restroom, she was attacked by a man who had been following her around the store, who allegedly tried to choke her, put his hand over her mouth and ordered her to be quiet.
Instead, she fought back.
The woman yelled for help, but her husband responded and held down the suspect until police arrived and arrested the man, whom police identified as Mohamed Kamara, 26, of Columbus.
He was charged with felony kidnapping and booked into the Franklin County Jail with bail set at $250,000.
“The victim did everything right – she fought back hard, yelled for help and is doing an excellent job cooperating with the investigation,” police said in a social media post about the incident.
Police said they are considering additional charges and also offered advice to the public.
“We urge residents to be mindful of their surroundings – in stores, car parks, familiar and unfamiliar places. Be determined, be vigilant, follow your instincts and don't be afraid to yell 'no,'” they wrote.
Hilliard is a suburb of Columbus with a population of approximately 37,000.
a News Video Report A video of the incident can be found on YouTube.
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