North Miami Mayor Commends Police After Attempted Kidnapping Arrest

Arrest in Attempted Kidnapping

• 🚨 A judge ordered Matthew Duchetier to remain behind bars without bond following an attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl.
• 🎯 Police apprehended Duchetier, 30, after he allegedly stopped his car and ran toward the child as she walked home from school.
• 👏 The North Miami mayor praised police for their swift and decisive action in apprehending the suspect.

Suspect's Criminal History

• ⚠️ Investigators revealed that Duchetier has a prior arrest in October for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old girl at a North Miami TJ Maxx.
• ⚖️ That previous case is still open, and Duchetier faces charges of kidnapping and attempted kidnapping of a child under 13.

Community Alert and Next Steps

• 💬 A witness described the terrifying moment the suspect approached the girl, who was reportedly fighting and calling for help.
• 📞 The mayor urged anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers as the investigation continues, with detectives looking into potential additional victims.
• 📅 Duchetier is scheduled to appear in court again on August 28th.