Johnathan Robalino, 36, is accused of attempting to kidnap a 6-year-old boy in Coney Island while the child was walking with his mother. It occurred around 10 p.m. near Stillwell and Surf avenues. Robalino allegedly picked up the boy and began to flee but threw him to the ground shortly after. The child sustained pain and bruising and was taken to the hospital. Robalino was arrested shortly after the incident and faces charges including assault and attempted kidnapping.
Johnathan Robalino, 36, was arrested and charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, and failure to exercise control of a minor, according to the NYPD.
Police said the boy was nearly abducted while walking with his mother on a sidewalk near Stillwell and Surf avenues in Coney Island at around 10 p.m.
Robalino allegedly picked up the child and started to flee before eventually throwing him to the ground, authorities said.
The boy was taken to the hospital with pain and bruising, according to authorities.
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