attempted-kidnapping · Boynton Beach, Florida

What happened after a 12-year-old boy jumped from a stranger's truck in Boynton Beach?

What happened?

In August 2019, a 12-year-old boy successfully escaped an attempted kidnapping in Boynton Beach, Florida, by jumping from a moving truck. Suspect Timothy Miller was arrested and charged, but the definitive long-term court outcome of his case has not been publicly reported.

No public follow-up found

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: Newsweek; WFLA; South Florida Sun Sentinel; CBS Miami; WPTV News - FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Timeline

  1. Timothy Miller began serving a 14-month prison sentence for criminal mischief and robbery.

  2. The 12-year-old boy jumped from Timothy Miller's moving truck in Boynton Beach, Florida, to escape an attempted kidnapping, sustaining injuries. Miller was arrested the same day.

  3. Timothy Miller was denied bond in court.

  4. News reports widely covered the incident, detailing the boy's escape, Miller's arrest, and the intervention of good Samaritans.

  5. The YouTube clip, titled "12-Year-Old Jumps From Stranger's Truck at 40 MPH," was uploaded by "EWU Bodycam."

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