Bystanders Save Teen Girl From Attempted Kidnapping at Clearwater Gas Station: Police

Bystanders save teen girl from attempted kidnapping at Clearwater gas station: police

A man was seen dragging a 15-year-old runaway girl from a Clearwater Circle K on Friday evening before bystanders stepped in and helped the girl get away, according to police.

Bystanders Help Teen Escape Kidnapping Attempt; Clearwater Man Faces Multiple Charge

CLEARWATER, Fla. – A swift intervention by bystanders Friday evening helped a 15-year-old girl escape a man who was dragging her away from a Clearwater convenience store, according to the Clearwater Police Department. The suspect, identified as Erik Butler, 43, was arrested shortly after the incident and now faces charges including kidnapping, possession of cocaine, […] Bystanders Help Teen Escape Kidnapping Attempt; Clearwater Man Faces Multipl…

Clearwater Police Arrest Man on Kidnapping and Drug Charges

Clearwater Police officers arrested Erik Johnson, 43, on multiple charges, including kidnapping, following an incident Friday evening involving a 15-year-old female runaway. Police say Johnson was seen dragging the girl away from the Circle K located at 1501 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard. As officers responded, bystanders intervened, allowing the girl to break free. Johnson fled the scene but was located nearby a short time later. He was taken into cust…