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New York (77WABC) – The NYPD is searching for two men who were caught on camera, trying to kidnap a 5-year-old boy on Hillside Avenue near Myrtle Avenue in Queens near Kew Gardens around 8:00 p.m. yesterday.
NYC: We need your help identifying these guys. They attempted to kidnap a 5-year-old yesterday in front of 117-02 Hillside Avenue in Queens around 8:00 pm. His mother was able to remove him from the car before they fled. If you have ANY info contact @NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS. pic.twitter.com/8KZRty9K8p
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 16, 2021
One of the men walked up behind the child before grabbing him and throwing him into a car that was idling nearby with another man in the driver’s seat. The boy’s mother was able to remove him from the car before they left the scene.
Here’s a closer look at the suspects and the vehicle they were in. pic.twitter.com/B1uwOhiUJd
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) July 16, 2021
The boy was not hurt in the attempt.
Police are asking if anyone has information to call 800-577-TIPS or tweet @NYPDTips.
