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The Florida couple arrested for attempting to kidnap a relative’s baby in Federal Way
In a bizarre and alarming incident, a Florida couple has been apprehended for posing as delivery drivers in a plot to abduct a family member’s baby in Federal Way, Washington. The shocking turn of events unfolded at the Mariposa Apartments, where the unsuspecting mother fell victim to the nefarious scheme.
The Deceptive Plan
Court documents obtained by local news outlet KIRO 7 revealed that the couple lured their relative into expecting a delivery. When the mother innocently opened her door to retrieve the package, she was ambushed by the imposters. The couple proceeded to restrain her with zip-ties, forcibly stuffed her 7-month-old baby into a red duffle bag, and fled the scene, leaving the mother traumatized and injured.
Dramatic Rescue Operation
The Federal Way Police, in collaboration with the FBI, swiftly launched a search operation to locate the abducted baby and apprehend the culprits. Remarkably, the authorities managed to track down the couple in Eastern Washington within three hours of the kidnapping. Utilizing the stolen cell phone as a tracking device, law enforcement successfully intercepted the perpetrators as they attempted to flee in their own vehicle bearing Florida license plates.
Legal Ramifications
The suspects, identified as 42-year-old Chun Ho Vincent Lai and 33-year-old Marly Ardila, now face a slew of charges including kidnapping, assault, and potentially federal offenses. Currently incarcerated at the King County Jail on a hefty bail of $750,000, the couple is scheduled for arraignment on March 7.
Community Response
Expressing shock and concern over the unprecedented nature of the crime, Casey McNerthney of the King County Prosecutor’s Office emphasized the swift and decisive action taken by law enforcement in response to such egregious acts. The community remains on edge following this brazen attempt to snatch a baby from its own home.
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