May 3, 2021 | 12:34 PM
A 31-year-old Jamaica Plain man was arrested Sunday after allegedly approaching a 4-year-old girl playing outside in the Boston neighborhood and then picking her up and kissing her.
Anthony Jackson was charged with kidnapping a child under 16 and indecent assault and battery on a child, according to Boston police.
Officers responded to a report of a fight shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday. According to police, here’s what transpired:
On arrival, officers spoke with witnesses who stated that they observed an unknown male approach a four-year-old victim who was outside playing. The suspect took the four-year-old by the hand, picked her up and kissed her. He then took several steps while holding her and proceeded to walk away. A witness yelled to the suspect to put the child down and then alerted the victim’s family members who chased the suspect and were able to stop him in the area.
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A Boston man is facing kidnapping and indecent assault charges after he allegedly picked up a 4-year-old girl, kissed her and proceeded to walk away with her.
Witnesses alerted the girl s family members, who chased the man down and stopped him. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
Anthony Jackson, 31, of Jamaica Plain, is charged with kidnapping a child under 16 and indecent assault and battery on a child. He was ordered held without bail at his arraignment Monday and will be sent to Bridgewater State Hospital for evaluation.
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.
A 31-year-old Jamaica Plain man is accused of trying to kidnap a four-year-old in Jamaica Plain before he was chased down by members of the victim’s family on Sunday, according to the Boston Police Department. Police arrested Anthony Jackson and charged him with kidnapping a child under the age of 16 and indecent assault and battery on a child, the department said. Police responded to a call .