Kamila Starzycka
A man and woman have been arrested after allegedly attempted to kidnap a 1-year-old baby in broad daylight over the weekend, authorities said.
Walter Keshone Sullivan, 45, and Stacie Earnestine Wilson, 55, were both charged with attempting to kidnap a victim under 14 years old, assault with a deadly weapon, and child abuse under circumstances likely to produce great bodily injury or death, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. Wilson also faces two counts of criminal threats in relation to the Long Beach incident.
The targeted baby girl was in a stroller being pushed by two women shortly after midday on Saturday when Wilson approached, District Attorney George Gascon said. Wilson allegedly pointed a handgun at the women and demanded they hand over the baby. Wilson then grabbed the stroller and a struggle ensued.