Florida Man Arrested After Attempted Kidnapping at Smoke Shop

Attempted Kidnapping and Robbery

• 💡 Surveillance video captured a man entering a St. Augustine smoke shop and attempting to force an 18-year-old employee into his truck.
• 🎯 The victim, working alone, fought back against the assailant who initially entered the store to use the restroom before attempting to steal items.
• ⚡ The suspect grabbed the employee by the shoulders, pushed her, and attempted to drag her to his truck, but she screamed for help and managed to escape.
• 🔑 During the struggle, the suspect stole vape products, and the victim sustained an abrasion on her wrist.

Suspect Apprehension and Charges

• 🔍 Authorities identified the suspect as 31-year-old Theodore Tundidor, who was later apprehended after a reckless chase involving Florida Fish and Wildlife officers.
• 🚗 Tundidor was driving a stolen gray Toyota Tacoma, matching the description of the vehicle used in the incident.
• ⚖️ He was initially charged with kidnapping, robbery, battery, and grand theft.

Case Closure

• ⚠️ Records indicate that on October 31st, a Florida judge ruled Theodore Tundidor mentally and physically unfit to stand trial.
• 🔒 Consequently, the case was closed, with Tundidor admitting he was in the store but claiming he paid for items and initially denying physical altercation.