Orange deputies release video showing man try to carjack woman, 2 kids

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County deputies released the video on Wednesday showing a robber who tried to carjack a mother and her two children.

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The attempted carjacking happened outside an Advance Discount Auto Parts store on East Colonial Drive near Goldenrod Road on Monday night.

Deputies said the man attempted to push a 26-year-old woman out of her minivan and grab the steering wheel. The victim was able to fight off the man and he ran away.

The man was described by deputies as a Hispanic male in his mid-30's with a thin build, dark hair and wearing a dark blue sweater.

Anyone with any information is asked to call CRIMELINE at 800-423-TIPS.

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