A man attempted to snatch a 6-year-old boy from the sidewalk in Coney Island while the child was with his parents. The boy's father, Roy Gantt, witnessed the abduction and chased the suspect, who fled with the child. When cornered, the suspect threw the boy to the ground. Fortunately, the boy was not seriously injured and was later released from the hospital. The suspect, identified as Jonathan Robalino, 36, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping and assault. The investigation is ongoing.
Rah'Shem's father, Roy Gantt, described the terrifying moment when he noticed a man pick up his son and run along the boardwalk, which prompted a chase.
The boy was thrown to the ground by his abductor, and even though he fell, he thankfully sustained no serious injuries.
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