A shocking incident in Lakewood, Washington, has gone viral after surveillance footage captured a 19-year-old man attempting to kidnap a bikini barista during her late-night shift.
The disturbing video shows the suspect pulling up to the drive-thru window, then suddenly reaching out with a zip tie in an attempt to snatch the young woman. The barista fought back fiercely, managing to pull herself free and slam the window shut before the suspect could drag her into the vehicle.
Police quickly released the video to the public, and within hours, tips poured in that led to the suspect’s arrest. Authorities confirmed that the man was taken into custody at his home, where additional evidence tied him to the attempted kidnapping.
The barista, though shaken, is safe. She credited her quick instincts for saving her life and urged others working late-night shifts to stay alert.
Lakewood Police described the attack as “brazen and terrifying” but reassured the public that the suspect is no longer a threat to the community.
This chilling incident has sparked a wider conversation about the safety of service workers, particularly those working in vulnerable environments late at night.
