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Florida man stalked woman he met on dating app, stole her late son's ashes when she cut off contact, deputies say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
A man from Palm Coast was taken into custody on August 1. He is accused of tracking a woman's location after she ended their interaction. The woman had met him through an online platform.
The man allegedly stole a personal item from the woman, which held sentimental value. Law enforcement officials worked together to locate the man, who was found on a highway heading north. Further details about the incident are available from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.
The man's actions were reportedly aggressive and controlling, prompting the woman to cut off contact with him.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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