In a remarkable display of courage and determination, a mother in Queens, New York, engaged in a physical altercation with an alleged kidnapper who had targeted her teenage daughter. The entire incident was captured on a doorbell camera, leaving viewers stunned at the mother’s fearless actions.
The ordeal unfolded on January 23rd when Lex Alvarez, an 18-year-old girl, returned to her fourth-floor apartment after a morning walk with her dogs. Little did she know that a masked man named George Vassiliou had been lying in wait for her in the staircase of their apartment building in Astoria. As soon as Lex entered the building, Vassiliou emerged from the staircase and violently dragged her down the stairs.
Lex’s mother, Adriana Alvarez, who was inside the apartment at the time, immediately sprang into action. Without hesitation, she chased after the kidnapper and began relentlessly punching him. The doorbell camera captured the harrowing struggle between the 5-foot-4, 130-pound mother and the hulking 6-foot-2, 230-pound Vassiliou. Despite suffering injuries during the battle, including a dislocated shoulder, a fractured orbital socket, and a broken elbow, Alvarez did not give up.
The struggle continued for four flights of stairs until a neighbor heard the commotion and came to help. Together, they managed to hold Vassiliou down until the police arrived. Vassiliou was subsequently charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, weapon possession, unlawful possession of noxious matter, harassment, and violating an order of protection.
It was later revealed that Lex had worked with Vassiliou at a local supermarket. They had initially been friendly, but Vassiliou’s behavior started to become unsettling. He would often stare at Lex and eventually approached her about going on a date. When she declined his advances, he quit his job and began stalking her. The family had already obtained a restraining order against him before the kidnapping attempt.
In the aftermath of the incident, Adriana Alvarez has taken extra precautions to ensure her family’s safety. She created a flier with her daughter, warning women in the area about Vassiliou and urging them to run if they ever encounter him. Additionally, a GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover Alvarez’s medical expenses.
This remarkable story of a mother’s bravery and determination has captivated the nation. Adriana Alvarez’s unwavering love for her daughter and refusal to be intimidated by her daughter’s kidnapper is an inspiration to all. Her actions serve as a reminder that we should never underestimate the strength and courage of a mother protecting her child.
