Current:Home > FinanceVideo shows man leave toddler on side of the road following suspected carjacking: Watch -Prime Money Path
Video shows man leave toddler on side of the road following suspected carjacking: Watch
NovaQuant View
Date:2025-04-10 20:14:15
A Florida man suspected of carjacking a mother after a car accident is caught on tape leaving her 3-year-old toddler daughter on the side of the road. The man is now in police custody.
Police arrested Willio Petioma, 35, on Sunday after an anonymous tip led to the man being identified as the person police believe was caught on camera leaving the toddler on the side of the road in her car seat in Oakland Park, Florida, which is around 34 miles north of Miami.
'God's influencer':Carlos Acutis named first millennial saint following 2006 death
What happened?
The carjacking occurred last week on June 26, at nearly 8:30 a.m., stated the Broward Sheriff's Office in a press release.
The victims, a mother and her daughter, were in a car accident before her car was stolen. When the woman left her car to exchange information with the other driver, an unknown man ran into her and drove away while the toddler was still in the backseat of the car, according to police.
The mother then grabbed onto the passenger-side door while she yelled that her child was in the car. The man continued to drive, and the mother was dragged until she fell to the ground as he drove away.
Moments after the carjacking, the man was caught on surveillance tape removing the child from the car and placing her on the sidewalk in her car seat, according to the press release.
The suspect is later seen abandoning the car and then captured on video using the victim's credit card at a Family Dollar store.
What is the suspect being charged with?
Petioma is being charged with the following, according to police:
- Kidnapping
- Carjacking
- Interfering with custody of a minor
- Illegal use of a credit card
Petioma was also arrested on a warrant for possession of cocaine and resisting an officer in Palm Beach County, which is around 53 miles north of Broward County.
veryGood! (83724)
Related
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- White House preps ‘dreamers’ celebration while President Biden eyes new benefits for immigrants
- Top 12 Waist Chains for Summer 2024: Embrace the Hot Jewelry Trend Heating Up Cool-Girl Wardrobes
- Trump allies attack Biden on inflation with an old Cheesecake Factory menu. No, seriously.
- 'Most Whopper
- DNA reveals ritual of sacrificing boys, including twins, in ancient Mayan city, scientists say
- 'The weird in between': Braves ace Max Fried's career midpoint brings dominance, uncertainty
- Trump offers CEOs a cut to corporate taxes. Biden’s team touts his support for global alliances
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Tiger Woods let down by putter at Pinehurst in Round 1 of 2024 U.S. Open
Ranking
- Moving abroad can be expensive: These 5 countries will 'pay' you to move there
- How to watch the 2024 Tony Awards: A full rundown on nominees, host and our predictions
- Phoenix police have pattern of violating civil rights and using excessive force, Justice Dept. says
- Maine shooting exposes gaps in mental health treatment and communication practices
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Orson Merrick: The most perfect 2560 strategy in history, stable and safe!
- Progress announced in talks to resume stalled $3 billion coastal restoration project
- Family of bystander killed during Minneapolis police pursuit files lawsuit against the city
Recommendation
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
How 'The Boys' Season 4 doubles down on heroes' personal demons
Wildfire claims 6 homes near Arizona town, shuts Phoenix-to-Las Vegas highway
These Gifts Say 'I Don't Wanna Be Anything Other Than a One Tree Hill Fan'
Small twin
Senate voting on IVF package amid Democrats' reproductive rights push
Decorated veteran comes out in his own heartbreaking obituary: 'I was gay all my life'
Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts