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Florida man recorded attempting to abduct 13-year-old girl, mother fends off predator

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WATCH ABOVE: A Florida man is accused of trying to abduct a 13-year-old girl inside a discount store, and the entire incident was captured on camera – Jun 8, 2016

A Florida man has been taken into custody after surveillance video shows him trying to kidnap a teenage girl inside a store.

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Citrus County deputies tell news outlets that 30-year-old Craig Bonello is facing charges of child abuse and kidnapping involving Tuesday’s incident at a Dollar General Store in Hernando.

Investigators say video shows Bonello looking around before grabbing the 13-year-old girl and trying to drag her out of the store. The child’s mother caught up to him and a tug of war ensued as the woman fought for her daughter. The suspect finally let go of the girl and ran.

The store manager alerted an off-duty deputy outside the store and the deputy blocked Bonello’s car and arrested him.

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It’s unclear if Bonello has an attorney.

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