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Police arrest man accused of attempted kidnapping at Home Depot

The man is accused of following the victim through the store in Hobbs, exposing himself to her and dragging her across the parking lot before passersby came to help.

HOBBS, NM – A man is in jail for allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman at the Home Depot on West Joe Harvey Boulevard in Hobbs.

Police say shoppers saw 41-year-old Bunran Chhay dragging a woman across the parking lot. They told police they ran to help when they heard the woman screaming.

Chhay reportedly fled, but was later arrested by officials in a nearby hotel room.

According to police, Chhay followed the victim through the store and into the parking lot, where he exposed himself and grabbed her.

Chhay is charged with public nuisance and kidnapping, which police say is a good reminder to always be aware of your surroundings.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please report it to dispatch at 575-397-9265. You may also contact Lea County Crime Stoppers at 575-393-8005 or message the Hobbs Police Department on Facebook.

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