Shocking security footage shows the moment a man attempted to abduct a 3-year-old girl at the Fair Oaks Shopping Center in Virginia on July 18. The suspect, 26-year-old Andres Caceres Jaldin, was seen on video quietly approaching the child before picking her up and walking into a store.
Quick Action by Family Prevents Tragedy
According to NBC Washington, Jaldin carried the girl upstairs to the second floor of the JCPenney. The child’s father quickly noticed she was missing and alerted his wife, who happened to be shopping in that store. She spotted Jaldin carrying their daughter and confronted him. He handed the child over, claiming he was trying to help find her parents.
Suspect Has Troubling History
Police later discovered Jaldin fled the scene in a stolen car, which they traced to a hotel in Chantilly. He was arrested the same day. Authorities also revealed a history of violent behavior—court records show past charges including assault, malicious wounding, and property destruction, with victims including his own family members.
Mental Health and Current Charges
Jaldin had previously been diagnosed with schizophrenia during a psychiatric evaluation. Earlier charges were dropped due to his mental health condition. Now, he faces new charges of abduction of a minor and grand larceny. He remains in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center without bond.
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