A naked man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a seven-year-old girl from her mother at a busy waterfront park in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred at around 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at Tom McCall Waterfront, according to Fox News.
Details of the Incident
Police received multiple reports of a naked man at the park. One caller said the man had attempted to punch them in the head. Another caller reported that the suspect had grabbed a young girl and tried to pull her away from her mother. Officers responded to the scene and identified the suspect as Daniel Vasey, 31.
Authorities said the child was not seriously injured. She was checked by paramedics at the scene but was not taken to a hospital by ambulance. An investigation revealed that Vasey allegedly grabbed the child's arm, and her parents and bystanders intervened to prevent him from taking her.
Bystanders Intervene
A tug-of-war broke out, with the child's mother grabbing the other arm and struggling with Vasey so intensely that the girl was lifted off the ground. The child's father and other bystanders also joined in, punching, slapping, and pulling on the suspect, which caused him to release the girl. One bystander even used pepper spray in an effort to repel Vasey. The girl and her family informed police that they had been visiting Portland from out of state.
Charges Filed
Vasey was arrested and booked into Multnomah County Detention Centre on charges of first and second-degree attempted kidnapping, first-degree custodial interference, and third-degree assault and harassment.
Previous Incident
Earlier this year, a different naked man was arrested after he stole an ambulance with a patient still inside before leading police on a wild chase. Benjamin Feltz, 37, was charged with 10 crimes including four felonies after being arrested while naked by Wisconsin Rapids Police Department. The chase went on for over 18 miles and lasted about 40 minutes before stopping at State Highway 73 near the intersection of Wood County X in Pittsville, when Feltz allegedly drove into a muddy field.
