A handwritten note left in a Jersey Mike’s Subs bathroom in Navarre, Florida, led to the rescue of a woman allegedly held captive for months by her boyfriend. Employee Eleanor Coffee discovered the note, which included a plea for help and an address. Authorities conducted a wellness check and discovered a 29-year-old woman with visible injuries, who reported being isolated, assaulted, and threatened over an extended period.
The 34-year-old boyfriend was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping, battery, and false imprisonment, among other offenses. Authorities say he’d been the subject of multiple prior domestic abuse calls and is currently being held without bond at the Santa Rosa County Jail.
The woman was transported to a hospital for treatment. She suffered from multiple injuries and is believed to have some suspected broken bones, but thanks to her call for help and the quick response of the restaurant staff and police, she’s safe now.
Source: PEOPLE