Homeless Man Charged in Attempted Kidnapping of 6-Year-Old Boy in Coney Island
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A homeless man was arrested for attempted kidnapping following an incident involving a 6-year-old boy. Johnathan Robalino, age 36, faces charges of assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor. Police reported that the boy was nearly abducted while walking with his mother on a sidewalk near Stillwell and Surf avenues in Coney Island around 10:00pm. The child's safety was compromised, prompting police action.
Johnathan Robalino, 36, was arrested and charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor, according to the NYPD.
The incident occurred when the boy was walking with his mother on a sidewalk near Stillwell and Surf avenues in Coney Island at around 10:00pm.
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