One woman and her children have made an amazing escape from a horrible situation, using ingenuity and a Pizza Hut app.
Cheryl Treadway and her children were being held against their will by her boyfriend Ethan Nickerson. Treadway wasn't allowed to make calls or texts, so she used the pizza app to send a discreet call for help.
Highlands County Sheriff's Office have released a statement saying:
"According to the arrest report, the couple had been arguing throughout the day while Mr. Nickerson carried a large knife. When Ms. Treadway attempted to leave the residence to pick up the children from school, Mr. Nickerson grabbed her and took her cell phone.
"He then accompanied Ms. Treadway to pick up the children. Upon returning home, Ms. Treadway eventually convinced Mr. Nickerson to let her use the cell phone to order a pizza."
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Treadway used the delivery notes on the order form to write "Please help. Get 911 to me" and "911hostage help!"
The plea for help was picked up by the Pizza Hut employee and the police were called.
No-one was physically hurt, and Nickerson has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a weapon without the intent to kill, battery, false imprisonment and obstructing justice by depriving communication to law enforcement.
