A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap a woman in broad daylight, with the terrifying incident caught on camera.
The suspect was filmed grabbing the 24-year-old woman and carrying her towards his truck before neighbours rushed to help her escape.
He was later arrested after reportedly being spotted running naked through the streets, as reported by Need To Know.
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The incident happened at around noon on Monday, October 26, at the Kainalu condominium complex on Coconut Avenue in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu, Hawaii.
Surveillance footage shows the man entering the building’s garage, apparently confronting two women and chasing the younger woman outside.
He then appears to grab her and carry her towards his vehicle as she struggles to get free.
The 77-year-old friend of the woman said the suspect elbowed her in the face during the confrontation.
Neighbours heard the commotion and rushed to intervene, with the woman managing to break free.
The suspect then allegedly fled in his vehicle.
Police later located and arrested Diesel Makanikaiaulu Kawelo, 23, near the junction of 22nd Avenue and Diamond Head Road at around 2:39 pm on Monday.
Hawaii News Now reported that he had been spotted running naked in the area shortly before his arrest.
Kawelo was charged with kidnapping on Wednesday, October 28, and his bail was set at $500,000.
The 77-year-old woman said she and her friend had been left shaken by the incident.
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