- May 1, 2024
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A Palm Coast woman entered a local families home and tried to abduct a 3-year-old child, according to Flagler County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home on Wellham Lane in Palm Coast at 2 p.m. on March 3 after a witness called 911 to report an attempted abduction.
The witness gave a clear description of the suspect and what she was wearing at the time of the incident.
The victim told deputies that an unknown woman walked into her house and tried to take her 3-year-old. The victim escorted the suspect out of the house while the suspect kept pulling on her child trying to take him away, saying, "This is my baby."
The suspect then ran away from the residence.
FCSO established a perimeter surrounding the area, and Flagler County’s Emergency FireFlight helicopter was launched. FCSO K-9 units also arrived to assist.
While units were searching the area, 26-year-old Zarut Jean Pierre-Theolin was found walking on Woodhaven Drive. Jean Pierre-Theolin matched the description of the suspect, and the witness identified her as the suspect in the case.
Jean Pierre-Theolin was placed under arrest for burglary and kidnapping.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Jean Pierre-Theolin also entered a residence on Woodhaven Lane through an open garage door, but was confronted by the homeowners and fled. Jean Pierre-Theolin was additionally charged with loitering and prowling and with trespassing.
“This is a lady that appears to have serious mental issues that often result in her committing criminal acts,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Thankfully, the witnesses and the victims reacted quickly, and no one was hurt. This is also a prime example of why we need improved mental health services in Flagler County and throughout the state of Florida.”
Jean Pierre-Theolin was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. She has prior arrests in Flagler County for retail theft and an out of county arrest warrant as well as a history of calls for service involving trespassing, criminal mischief and mental health issues.
