Back On March 12th witnesses saw a man trying to drive away in an SUV while dragging a woman and one child across the parking lot in Jacksonville, Florida.
More than a dozen people rushed to the family's aid, pulling them to safety as the suspect fled the scene. It appears the man had stolen her 2 year old and threw her in the backseat. As he was pulling pf the mother with her 6 month old baby in her left arm had opened the back driver side door and was trying to pull out her daughter. Several men ran to get in front of the SUV and the grab the drivers door open. Once the mom had her baby out the driver sped off.
Witnesses provided authorities with the suspect’s description and the vehicle’s license plate, helping officers locate and arrest him later that day at a nearby shopping center. 26 year old Yanni Human now faces multiple felony charges. His arrest record in Jacksonville shows a lifetime of trouble. This is his 12th mugshot in 8 years.
Deputies are praising the quick actions and bravery of the bystanders, crediting them with preventing a serious tragedy. In a social media post, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office writes, "Your JSO is grateful for the quick action and bravery of the Good Samaritans who stepped up and helped bring the suspect to justice."