Greater than $50,000 has been raised for a 35-year-old New York mom who was severely injured after she fought off a suspect trying to kidnap her 18-year-old daughter. In line with the New York Publish, the January 2024 incident occurred inside Adriana Alvarez’s Astoria condo constructing.
The GoFundMe, which was set as much as increase funds for Alvarez’s hire in addition to her hospital and residential payments, said that the would-be abductor approached the injured mom’s teen daughter from behind. The teenager was mentioned to be returning residence after strolling her canines.
The incident occurred of their condo hallway and was captured on a doorbell digicam. “The assailant approached the younger lady from behind and tried to forcibly take her down the steps,” the fundraiser states.
“It was the yelling and cries for assist that alerted Adriana to what was taking place and, because the fearless mom she is, didn’t hesitate to combat again and defend her daughter from the would-be kidnapper.”
Alvarez finally managed to combat off her daughter’s would-be abductor. However she suffered a fractured orbital bone, a fractured elbow, and a damaged shoulder from the assault that ensued.
The suspect who tried to abduct Alvarez’s daughter was later recognized as George Vassiliou. He faces a slew of fees together with tried kidnapping, assault, weapon possession, illegal possession of noxious matter, harassment, and violating an order of safety, the New York Publish reported.
Police sources additionally mentioned Vassiliou, who’s being held on a $50,000 bail, had parked a rental automotive outdoors the victims’ condo, including {that a} bag with objects together with a rope, sleeping capsules, and tampons was retrieved from the automobile.
People who donated to the fundraiser counseled Alvarez for her braveness and coming to her daughter’s rescue. “God bless the Mama Bear and her daughter. The legal thug must be locked up eternally,” a donor mentioned.
“So impressed by your relentless braveness! Applauding you as a mom!’ one other particular person additionally mentioned.
“From one Mom Bear to a different God Bless You and your loved ones. I might additionally combat to the tip to guard my youngsters. You’re my hero!! Praying for a speedy restoration,” one other donor mentioned.