Cops: Woman abducted in Orlando found in Clermont; man sought

Lake County Sheriff's Office releases sketch of man

A sketch is released of a man accused of kidnapping a woman.

CLERMONT, Fla. – A woman was abducted Wednesday night in Orlando before being found in Clermont, prompting a search for a man, Lake County sheriff's deputies said.

Deputies said the man picked up a homeless woman on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. She was found Thursday morning in the area of Triple E Road and County Road 561 in Clermont, deputies said.

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The Sheriff's Office said the woman was treated at a hospital and released. Details about her injuries have not been released.

A composite sketch of the man was posted Thursday to the Sheriff's Office Facebook page.

Deputies said the man was driving a red, possibly late '90’s model, two-door Chevrolet Camaro that has T-tops.

Anyone with information about the man is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101 or Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an abduction that occurred...

Posted by Lake County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 4, 2018

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