From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Amber Kite · · 1m 30s
Woman bites attacker to escape kidnapping attempt
A quick-thinking victim fought off an attempted abduction at an Irving park by biting her attacker on the chest.
In brief
A quick-thinking victim fought off an attempted abduction at an Irving park by biting her attacker on the chest. Self-defense and community tips led to the arrest of an attempted kidnapper within days of the attack. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Woman attacked at Irving park
On September 14, a woman was grabbed from behind while tying her shoe at Shady Grove Trail Park. The attacker, later identified as Isaac Guevara, made unwanted sexual contact and threatened to stab her.
Victim bites attacker to escape
When the suspect reached for his pocket, the woman believed he was pulling a knife. She grabbed his hand and bit him on the left collarbone and upper chest, forcing him to release her and flee.
Surveillance footage identifies suspect
Irving Police released video of Guevara fleeing the park. Community members recognized him and submitted tips that led to his arrest on September 18 on an unrelated outstanding warrant.
Victim confirms identity in lineup
The victim identified Guevara in a double-blind photo lineup. Detectives then interviewed him, read him his Miranda rights, and he confessed to the attempted kidnapping and threatening the victim with a knife.
Community feels safer with arrest
Residents who use Shady Grove Trail Park say they feel much safer now that Guevara is in custody. A local business owner whose security cameras helped catch the suspect expressed relief that the footage aided the investigation.
“I'm so happy that I was able to help, and that the cameras are there.”
Here's the gist
Self-defense and community tips led to the arrest of an attempted kidnapper within days of the attack.
