Mother Rescues Son from Attempted Kidnapping in Coney Island

Attempted Kidnapping in Coney Island

• 🚨 A 6-year-old boy was targeted in an attempted kidnapping in Coney Island, Brooklyn, by a 36-year-old man named Jonathan Robelino.
• 🎯 The incident occurred near Surf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue as the family was buying popcorn.
• 🏃‍♂️ The suspect, dressed in black with a tall hat, grabbed the child and attempted to flee, but was pursued by the parents.

Mother's Quick Action and Suspect's Apprehension

• ⚡ Sharon Robinson, the boy's mother, described seeing the stranger holding her son like a football and immediately ran after him.
• 💥 Robinson managed to push the suspect down, leading to his temporary restraint by witnesses before police arrived.
• 🚓 Jonathan Robelino was subsequently taken into custody by NYPD officers.

Aftermath and Legal Consequences

• 🏥 The child, identified as Rah'Shem Rat Rock Gant, was treated for minor injuries at Coney Island Hospital and was in stable condition.
• ⚖️ Sharon Robinson is calling for the maximum penalty, stating, "I want full charges on him. I want him to have a felony."
• ⚠️ Robelino has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping, with discussions on making an example of him rather than younger offenders.

Discussion and Reactions

• 💬 Dr. Rashad Richey and Elliot Morgan discussed the terrifying incident on Indisputable.
• 😟 Elliot Morgan expressed his inability to imagine being in that situation and the immense anger he would feel as a parent.
• 🔒 He hopes the perpetrator will remain incarcerated for a significant period.