Farmville Police have arrested and charged Brandon Lee Prendergast, 33, of Farmville, in connection with an attempted abduction.

According to police, Prendergast was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, at his residence without incident.

Shortly after noon on Wednesday, July 17, Farmville Police responded to the area of N. Virginia Street and Second Street for a reported attempted abduction.

According to a release from the Town of Farmville Police, a female complainant advised that as she was walking on N. Virginia Street between Third Street and Second Street, a white male, driving a maroon/burgundy SUV, stopped abruptly, exited his vehicle, grabbed her and attempted to pull her into his vehicle.

The victim reported fighting back, possibly scratching his face with a set of keys, and after breaking free, ran from the scene.

On Friday, July 19, Farmville Police received a tip from a citizen and were able to identify the suspect.

Prendergast is currently being held in Piedmont Regional Jail without bond.