Man arrested for trying to kidnap 13-year-old at Miramar gas station, police say

A man was arrested after allegedly trying to kidnap a 13-year-old at a gas station in Miramar on Monday, according to police. Miramar police said they arrested Michael Polanco, 32, after he tried to kidnap the teen at the Shell gas station at 2840 South State Road 7 at around 5:34 p.m. He fled westbound, but officers found him nearby after receiving reports of another disturbance, police said. According to authorities, the victim and a witness positively identified him, and Polanco was taken into custody. He was taken to the Broward County Main Jail and faces charges of battery causing bodily harm and kidnapping/inflicting bodily harm upon or terrorizing the victim. More details about the crime were not provided, including whether the child suffered injuries or how they got away. According to police, Polanco has a history of violent offenses, including felony battery, burglary with assault, narcotics, exposure of sexual organs, and more.