6-year-old screams as man grabs and carries her away from mom at mall, CA police say
Briefly

Rene Lujan, 42, was taken into custody after trying to kidnap a 6-year-old girl by lifting her off the ground at Mission Valley Mall in California.
The incident led to a description of the suspect and his vehicle, facilitating his arrest after police tracked his car's movement through downtown San Diego.
Another attempted kidnapping of a 5-year-old girl with similar circumstances occurred the same day at the same mall, prompting investigation into a possible connection between the two cases.
This incident underscores the importance of swift police action and vigilance in ensuring the safety of children in public places like malls.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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