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Florida man accused of grabbing child in attempted kidnapping

Vinh Nguyen, 37, allegedly drove away in his SUV when the attempt wasn't successful.
Credit: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Vinh Nguyen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man who they say grabbed a child before they could get away from him.

Vinh Nguyen, 37, is charged with false imprisonment, luring or enticing of a child and battery, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities accuse Nguyen of trying to kidnap the child Monday morning in the area of Semoran Boulevard and Dahlia Drive in eastern Orange County. After the attempt, he took off in his SUV, investigators said.

Nguyen was arrested Tuesday morning following a tip.

Anyone who may have information about him or whether there were other children involved is asked to call the Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

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