A 27‑year‑old man was stopped by New York City police after attempting to take a child from a subway station in Manhattan. The suspect, who was apprehended on the spot, had tried to force a 7‑year‑old girl onto a train and had already taken a briefcase from her. Police say the child was unharmed and the suspect is being held on charges of attempted kidnapping. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, sparked a swift response from transit officers and a review of security protocols at the station.
Suspect tries to abduct child at NYC subway station, police say PIX11