Man accused of trying to take boy, 6, off Brooklyn sidewalk: NYPD

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) – A 6-year-old boy was walking with his mother on a Brooklyn sidewalk when a stranger picked him up and walked away Sunday night, according to the NYPD.

Police said the boy was nearly abducted near Stillwell and Surf avenues around 10 p.m. The 36-year-old man allegedly picked up the child and started to flee before eventually throwing him to the ground, authorities said.

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The suspect was taken into custody but has not yet been charged, police said.

The boy was taken to the hospital with pain and bruising, according to authorities…

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