Georgia mother uses gas pump to stop alleged child snatcher

A Georgia mother used a gas pump hose to defend her children from a man who allegedly attempted to pull them from her car during a frightening encounter at a Marietta gas station last week. The incident occurred around midnight on July 23 at a Shell station, according to surveillance video and police statements.

Authorities identified the suspect as Jerahn Tucker, 30. Police said Tucker, who was shirtless and barefoot, initially approached the woman as she pumped gas and spoke with her before the situation escalated rapidly. According to Marietta Police Department Public Information Officer Charles McPhilamy, Tucker then charged at the vehicle, attempting to open the car doors and pull a child from the back seat. An arrest warrant states the mother later told investigators Tucker claimed to have a gun.

Surveillance footage shows one of the woman's children jumping from the vehicle and running around the pump island as Tucker chased him. Police said Tucker also opened a rear passenger door where another child was seated. The mother then grabbed the gas pump hose, swinging its nozzle to keep Tucker at a distance. Her actions allowed time for two bystanders to rush to her aid....