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An Applebee's worker was arrested Sunday after allegedly breaking into the home of WWE star Sonya Deville to kidnap her.

Phillip A. Thomas II, 24, drove 500 miles from his home in South Carolina to Florida after plotting the abduction for eight months, police said.

He had allegedly stalked his victim on social media for many years and sat for hours outside the home watching and listening to Deville before breaking in, police said. Thomas had a knife, plastic zip ties, duct tape, mace and other items, and told deputies he was planning to take the homeowner hostage, the sheriff's office said.

Although police did not identify the victim, the home where Thomas was arrested is owned by Deville, whose real name is 26-year-old Daria Berenato. Deville currently stars in the E! cable channel reality TV series Total Divas.

Deville later tweeted a thank you message to the sheriff's office, writing: 'Thank you everyone for your love and concern. A very frightening experience but thankfully everyone is safe. A special thank you to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office for their response and assistance.'

Thomas faces charges of aggravated stalking, armed burglary of a dwelling, attempted armed kidnapping, and criminal mischief, and is expected to make a first appearance in court on Monday.