Jamaica Plain man accused of trying to walk off with girl, 4 Ivy Scott
A man allegedly picked up a 4-year-old girl who was playing outside in Jamaica Plain Sunday evening, kissed her, and attempted to carry her away before the child’s family chased him down,according to Boston police.
Anthony Jackson, 31, of Jamaica Plain, faces charges of kidnapping and indecent assault and battery of a child after the incident, which happened shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, according to police. Jackson allegedly took the little girl by the hand, scooped her up and kissed her, before walking away with her in his arms.
Man Charged With Kidnapping 4-Year-Old Girl In Jamaica Plain
CBS Boston 5/3/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) A Boston man is being held without bail pending an evaluation after he allegedly tried to kidnap a child who was playing outside in Jamaica Plain. Police were called to Gay Head Street around 6:40 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a fight.
Witnesses told police a man, later identified as 31-year-old Anthony Jackson of Jamaica Plain, went up to the four-year-old girl, took her by the hand, picked her up, and kissed her.
He then started to walk away with the girl, police said.