Johnathan Robalino, 36, was arrested for attempting to kidnap a six-year-old boy in Coney Island. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., when Robalino abducted the boy, leading to a chase by the child's mother. Video footage reveals Robalino tossing the boy to evade capture. The child was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Robalino was charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor, but he did not respond to reporters' questions after the arrest.
Johnathan Robalino, a 36-year-old homeless man, was charged with attempted kidnapping after he grabbed a six-year-old boy in Coney Island on Sunday night.
Dramatic video shows Robalino picking up the child before his mother chased him, prompting Robalino to violently toss the boy to evade her.
The child was taken to Coney Island Hospital, complaining of pain, and was reported to be in stable condition following the incident.
Robalino faces charges of assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor, though he refused to comment as he was escorted from the precinct.
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