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Man Charged in Coney Island Attempted Abduction of 6-Year-Old

Authorities say the suspect threw the child to the pavement after grabbing him from a crowded boardwalk corner.

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Overview

  • Jonathan Robalino, 36, remains in NYPD custody facing charges of assault, attempted kidnapping and failure to exercise control of a minor.
  • The incident unfolded just before 10 p.m. July 6 on Coney Island’s Stillwell and Surf avenues when Robalino allegedly grabbed a 6-year-old boy.
  • The boy was treated for minor injuries at Coney Island Hospital and released in stable condition.
  • Video footage and eyewitness accounts show the child’s parents and bystanders pinned the suspect until officers arrived.
  • Authorities describe Robalino as homeless and emotionally disturbed and say the investigation remains open following recent attempted abductions in Brooklyn.