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Surveillance footage captures suspect’s failed attempt to kidnap 13-year-old girl at Miramar gas station, police say

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Newest development Oct 21, 2026 · 2 reportsSurveillance footage captures suspect’s failed attempt to kidnap 13-year-old girl at Miramar gas station, police say

A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with kidnapping and battery following an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl at a Miramar gas station.

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  1. Man arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap girl at Miramar gas station, police say

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    Surveillance footage captures suspect’s failed attempt to kidnap 13-year-old girl at Miramar gas station, police say

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Man arrested for trying to kidnap 13-year-old at Miramar gas station, police say (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    A man was arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap a 13-year-old at a gas station in Miramar on Monday, according to police. Miramar police said they arrested Michael Polanco, 32, after he tried to kidnap the teen at the Shell gas station at 2840 South State Road 7 at around 5:34 p.m.

  2. WSVN Miami

    Man arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap girl at Miramar gas station, police say (opens WSVN Miami)

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    A man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a girl at a gas station in Miramar. According to an arrest report, the...

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Surveillance video shows attempted kidnapping of 13-year-old in Miramar (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Surveillance video outside a Miramar gas station captured the moment when a man tried to kidnap a teen. 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 s…

  4. WSVN Miami

    Surveillance footage captures suspect’s failed attempt to kidnap 13-year-old girl at Miramar gas station, police say (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with kidnapping and battery following an attempted abduction of a 13-year-old girl at a Miramar gas station.

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