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, 加利福尼亚州, removed his 9-month-old grandchild from a playpen and held the child in her arms.
Montana and his wife, 珍妮佛, confronted the woman, attempted to de-escalate the situation and asked the woman to give their grandchild back, 警察说.
“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, 警长部门说.
Montana tweeted Sunday afternoon about the incident.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out,” 他发了推文. “Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well. We appreciate respect for our privacy at this time.”
Montana played 15 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the San Francisco 49ers. He won four Super Bowls with the 49ers in 1982, 1985, 1989 和 1990, 根据 Pro Football Hall of Fame.
