BSO: Man tries to kidnap teen at Fort Lauderdale bus stop

Man grabbed victim's wrist, attempting to pull her in van

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who attempted to kidnap an 18-year-old woman in Fort Lauderdale last month.

Deputies say a man approached Candace Williams on May 1 as she waited for a bus at the Shell gas station bus stop at 2701 W. Sunrise Blvd.

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Williams told deputies the man tried to shove cash down her shirt, and grabbed her wrist while trying to pull her into his dark blue van.

The man is described as having gold teeth and tattoos.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.


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