Man Arrested After Threatening to Slice Woman's Throat in Attempted Kidnapping and Robbery at Orlando Walmart

ORLANDO, Florida — A woman survived a terrifying ordeal in the parking lot of an Orlando Walmart after a man allegedly held her at knifepoint, threatened to slice her throat, and attempted to kidnap her during a robbery attempt. The suspect is now in police custody following a rapid response by local law enforcement.

According to police records, the victim was approached by the suspect while near her vehicle. The suspect brandished a knife, demanding her personal belongings while threatening her life with the chilling warning, "I'll slice your throat." He then attempted to force the woman into a vehicle in what investigators are treating as an attempted kidnapping.

The victim managed to break free and raise the alarm, prompting witnesses to call 911. Orlando police officers arrived on the scene quickly, locating the suspect nearby based on physical descriptions provided by the victim and bystanders. The suspect was arrested without further incident, and the weapon allegedly used during the robbery was recovered by officers.

The suspect faces multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, attempted kidnapping, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim, though deeply shaken by the harrowing encounter, did not sustain severe physical injuries. Police have commended her quick thinking and the prompt actions of the witnesses who assisted in the suspect's immediate apprehension.