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Homeless Man Accused of Trying to Kidnap Boy, 6, in Coney Island

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, JUL 6 – A 36-year-old man allegedly picked up a 6-year-old boy but dropped him before police arrested him; the child was hospitalized in stable condition, authorities said.

  • Late Sunday night, 36-year-old Jonathan Robalino lifted a 6-year-old boy near Surf and Stillwell avenues in Brooklyn, dropping him before police from the 60th Precinct took him into custody.
  • On Sunday night, police arrested 36-year-old Jonathan Robalino near Coney Island after he allegedly attempted to abduct a 6-year-old boy during a busy family outing at Luna Park, prompting charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.
  • After police detained Robalino, he was charged with attempted kidnapping and assault; the child received minor injuries and remains in stable condition as the investigation continues.
  • Robalino is scheduled for arraignment at Brooklyn Criminal Court as police continue investigating the attempted child abduction near Coney Island.
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