A Tampa man was arrested Friday, Dec. 9 after robbing and kidnapping a woman during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 3. 

  • Tampa man arrested in connection to SoHo kidnapping, robbery on Dec. 3
  • Johnathon Rogers charged with robbery and kidnapping
  • A young woman was knocked unconscious before being kidnapped, robbed

Johnathan Troy Rogers, 32, has been charged with robbery and kidnapping. 

Tampa police said a young woman was walking alone to her car in the SoHo area of South Tampa around 2 a.m. Dec. 3. A man came up behind her after she got to her car and struck her in the head, knocking her unconscious. 

Police said Rogers had placed the victim in her car, which she had already opened, before driving off. 

Police said Rogers left the car and the victim in an unknown area after stealing her valuables. 

The woman suffered abrasions and contusions from being hit in the head. She reported the incident to Tampa police Saturday afternoon and surveillance video was released of the suspect returning to the victim's car. 

Officials say the case is still under investigation and additional charges are possible.