Dramatic moment: Good Samaritan gunman rescues woman after two men tried to kidnap her as she got into her car in Memphis parking lot
- The adduction attempt took place in the parking lot of an upscale shopping center at the Shops of Saddle Creek in Memphis around 8 p.m. Friday
- The unidentified woman suffered minor injuries in the robbery
- Police are still searching for three suspects, who were last seen heading north in a silver four-door car
A young Memphis woman was grabbed by two men during an apparent kidnapping before an armed Good Samaritan stepped in and rescued the terrified victim.
The attempted performance took place around 8 p.m. Friday night in the parking lot of an upscale shopping center at the Shops of Saddle Creek on West Farmington Boulevard in Memphis.
Two men attacked the blonde woman as she climbed onto the driver’s side of her dark-colored SUV. She was slightly injured in the attack.
Video shows the women trying to fend off their attackers as the two thugs in dark hoodies jumped out of the car parked next to her and tried to grab her.
Before the ambush, the unknown woman opens the door of her SUV
Seconds later, two men jump out of a vehicle parked next to her and grab her in the horrific attack, which police said took place around 8 p.m. at Saddle Creek stores on Farmington Boulevard in Memphis
The woman was able to run and escape while the two men quickly jumped back into their car
In the corner of the CCTV footage, a gunman can be seen holding the gun aloft as he bravely confronts the crooks before the woman escapes.
The attackers were last seen northbound in a silver four-door car with a third suspect inside, Germantown police said.
The getaway car was described as a silver Ford Focus, Fox13 Memphis reported.
Earle Farrell, who captured video of the attempted hijacking, shared it on Facebook on Sunday with the message: “Be careful who you parked near.
‘If it looks suspicious. Don’t get out or avoid going back to the car!’ he wrote.
“Notice all the empty parking spaces around your car. But this car is right next to her car! Stay alert at all times! Thank God for the brave man to step in and stop the crime!’
The Good Samaritan, who is wearing a blue outfit in the footage, has not yet been identified.
The men were seen grabbing the woman as she got into her own car
A shopper at the Shops of Saddle Creek, which is home to more than 45 shops and restaurants, told the news outlet they were absolutely devastated by the ordeal.
“It’s just really scary. I shop here all the time,” said one customer.
Police are still looking for the suspects and are asking for leads to come forward.
Germantown Police PIO Captain Kevin Simpson confirmed to they are still searching for the three suspects. “The investigation is still active. We’re still following leads and we have a few items that are relevant to the investigation.’
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Germantown Police Department at 901-754-7222 or [email protected].
The image shows an armed bystander wielding his gun in an attempt to deter the suspects, while the horrified victim escaped her attacker and fled to safety
Attempted kidnapping in Saddle Creek yesterday! Be careful who you park near. If it looks suspicious. Don’t get out or avoid going back to the car! Notice all the empty parking spaces around your car. But this car is right next to her car! Stay alert at all times! Thank God for the brave man to step in and stop the crime!
Posted by Earle Farrell on Saturday December 31st, 2022