Surveillance video outside a Miramar gas station captured the moment when a man tried to kidnap a teen.
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According to Miramar Police, 32-year-old Michael Polanco tried to kidnap a 13-year-old on Monday.
A witness who works at a nearby auto shop said the suspect grabbed the teen around her neck, and said the girl looked like she was gonna cry.
In the video, the girl was able to break free after Polanco grabbed her, and she ran away.
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The witness said the girl ran inside the gas station as he called 911.
Polanco was arrested and faces charges of battery, causing bodily harm and kidnapping/inflicting bodily harm upon or terrorizing the victim.
A judge on Tuesday denied Polanco’s bond.
Police said Polanco has a history of violent offenses, including felony battery, burglary with assault, narcotics, exposure of sexual organs, and more.
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