Legendary NFL quarterback Joe Montana and his wife confronted a woman suspected of trying to kidnap their grandchild Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Montana told police the woman — later identified as Sodsai Dalzell — entered his home in Malibu, 캘리포니아, removed his 9-month-old grandchild from a playpen and held the child in her arms.
Montana and his wife, 제니퍼, confronted the woman, attempted to de-escalate the situation and asked the woman to give their grandchild back, 경찰은 말했다.
“A tussle ensued and Mrs. Montana was able to safely pry the child out of the suspect’s arms,” a statement from sheriff’s department reads.
Dalzell fled Montana’s home to a nearby house in Malibu where she was later taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies. She is facing charges of kidnapping and burglary.
No one was injured during the incident, including the 9-month-old child, 보안관 부서는 말했다.
Montana tweeted Sunday afternoon about the incident.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out,” 그는 트윗했다. “Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time.”
Montana played 15 NFL 시즌, mostly with the San Francisco 49ers. He won four Super Bowls with the 49ers in 1982, 1985, 1989 과 1990, 에 따르면 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
