JSO identifies, locates woman, child in connection to suspicious incident on Baymeadows Rd.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced that the woman and baby have been identified and are safe. JSO thanks the community for their assistance.

Original: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) is investigating a suspicious incident that occurred earlier today on the 8300 block of Baymeadows Road.

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Witnesses reported seeing an unknown woman accompanied by a young child, entering a local business and requesting that employees call 9-1-1.

Shortly after, an unknown man arrived in a dark-colored crossover SUV. He entered the business, grabbed the woman and child, and escorted them to the back seat of the vehicle before driving away in an unknown direction.

Authorities are working to gather more information about the incident and confirm the safety of those involved. JSO has released images of the individuals and the vehicle captured at the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500.

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