Joe Montana relaxes on beach in Malibu with sons following attempted kidnapping of granddaughter
- Legendary athlete, 64, was at home with family at time of incident
- Montana’s wife Jennifer was able to get child back from woman
- Accused kidnapper faces up to eight years in custody if convicted
Joe Montana was snapped in Malibu, California Thursday, enjoying a day at the beach days after authorities said a woman tried to kidnap his 9-month-old granddaughter.
Montana, 64, was with his sons Nate, 30, and Nick, 28, for surf and sun on the hot fall day in Southern California.
The legendary quarterback, who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, donned sunglasses and navy blue shorts while lounging on the sand in the luxe oceanfront community.
The latest: Joe Montana, 64, was snapped in Malibu, California Thursday, enjoying a day at the beach days after authorities said a woman tried to kidnap his nine-month-old granddaughter
Montana has been in the headlines this week following after a 39-year-old Los Angeles woman named Sodsai Predpring Dalzell was accused of breaking into his home and attempting to take the baby on Saturday.
Following the incident, Montana tweeted: ‘Scary situation, but thankful that everybody is doing well.’
According to police, Montana told told sheriff’s deputies that the baby was sleeping in a playpen at his home when a stranger (Dalzell) walked in and picked up the baby. He and his wife Jennifer sought to calm down the tense situation and Jennifer was able to remove the child from Dalzell’s clutches.
Dalzell fled from the residence and she was taken into custody a short time later.
Casual: The legendary quarterback donned sunglasses and navy blue shorts while lounging on the sand in the luxe oceanfront community
Montana, 64, was with his sons Nate, 30, and Nick, 28, for surf and sun on the hot fall day in Southern California.
Dalzell has since entered a not guilty plea to felony attempted kidnapping of a child under 14 and burglary.
Dalzell, who has no previous criminal record, had her bail set at $200,000, and was ordered to come back to court October 20. She faces up to eight years in custody if convicted.
Ayinde Jones, who is Dalzell’s lawyer, said Dalzell told the AP his client was ‘extremely apologetic and is very well concerned about the well-being of the family.
Montana has been in the headlines this week following after a 39-year-old Los Angeles woman named Sodsai Predpring Dalzell (pictured) was accused of breaking into his home and attempting to take the baby
Jones added: ‘She understands the harm that this has caused the family, friends and also fans of the Montana family. So our heart goes out to them.’
Dalzell said he had ‘no hindsight, no clue as yet on why she did what she did, only that she is very apologetic.
‘She has told me over and over again that she understands the harm that she has caused,’ the attorney said. ‘As a parent myself, I can only imagine the pain that it has caused the Montana family.’