Masked man attempts to kidnap child from father in Brooklyn

ndtv.com November 13, 2024, 08:01 AM UTC

A masked man attempted to kidnap a child from his father's arms in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday afternoon. The father quickly intervened, pushing the suspect away and preventing the abduction. Police arrested 28-year-old Stephan Stowe the following day. He faces charges of attempted kidnapping, harassment, and endangering a child. The child's mother reported that her son is now traumatized and receiving therapy. Friends of Stowe mentioned his mental health struggles, asserting that such behavior is uncharacteristic for him.


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