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A Florida woman posted on social media that she had been kidnapped, leading to the arrest of her alleged captor. NBC Miami reports Albert Myers, 63, was arrested in North Lauderdale Saturday on false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence charges.Coral Springs police shared a screenshot of the woman’s post, which appeared to have been posted on the Ring app. “I’m a black female being held hostage against my will by my ex Albert myers I need someone to call or send police He put deadbolt on door and stole my purse and id n wallet so that I can’t leave being held hostage against my will he high on drugs and has a gun I fear for my life for he has a gun inside and threat to use on me please send help to 7704 sw 8th court so police can help get me out,” the post read.Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area and said they were able to help the woman exit the residence safely. For a brief period of time, Myers reportedly barricaded himself inside the home.”Shortly after, the male subject inside the residence was taken into custody without incident. No one was injured. SVU detectives are investigating,” the sheriff’s office said.”These type of situations are highly dangerous for everyone involved and it could have ended in a much worse way and thankfully it didn’t and everyone involved was safe,” BSO spokesperson Miranda Grossman said.Myers was booked into jail where he remains on a $15,000 bond.Authorities said the situation can serve as a reminder that people can text 911 in situations where they don’t feel safe to call.
A Florida woman posted on social media that she had been kidnapped, leading to the arrest of her alleged captor.
NBC Miami reports Albert Myers, 63, was arrested in North Lauderdale Saturday on false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence charges.
Coral Springs police shared a screenshot of the woman’s post, which appeared to have been posted on the Ring app.
“I’m a black female being held hostage against my will by my ex Albert myers I need someone to call or send police He put deadbolt on door and stole my purse and id n wallet so that I can’t leave being held hostage against my will he high on drugs and has a gun I fear for my life for he has a gun inside and threat to use on me please send help to 7704 sw 8th court so police can help get me out,” the post read.
Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area and said they were able to help the woman exit the residence safely.
For a brief period of time, Myers reportedly barricaded himself inside the home.
“Shortly after, the male subject inside the residence was taken into custody without incident. No one was injured. SVU detectives are investigating,” the sheriff’s office said.
“These type of situations are highly dangerous for everyone involved and it could have ended in a much worse way and thankfully it didn’t and everyone involved was safe,” BSO spokesperson Miranda Grossman said.
Myers was booked into jail where he remains on a $15,000 bond.
Authorities said the situation can serve as a reminder that people can text 911 in situations where they don’t feel safe to call.
