A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly attacking a woman from behind and trying to abduct her while she was walking in DeLand, Florida, deputies said.
The incident happened at about 5.30pm on Tuesday, November 3, near South Blue Lake Avenue and Windy Knoll Lane, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the teenager struck the woman, forced her to the ground and grabbed her clothing. She fought back before running after him and shouting for help, officials said.
The suspect fled the area but was later located by Volusia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units.
Teenager faces kidnapping and sexual battery charges
The boy was arrested and charged with kidnapping, attempted sexual battery and resisting arrest without violence. He is being held at a juvenile detention centre.
Authorities have not said whether the teenager and the woman knew each other, or what prompted the alleged attack. Details of any injuries suffered by the woman have also not been released.
The suspect has not been named because he is under 18.
