Custodian at School Foils Kidnapping of Boy at School
By Michael Horowitz
BRONX, NEW YORK, May 16- A custodian at PS 160, last Friday, reportedly foiled the kidnapping of a 6-year-old boy whose mother had left him in front of the Section 5 school in anticipation of the school's opening.
John Vasquez reportedly interceded to stop the kidnapping of the boy after hearing his screams when a black man, described as in his 50s or 60s, seized the unidentified boy at about 7 a.m.
The boy's mother reportedly left the youngster alone, in front of the school, where Vasquez reportedly saw him after his assailant had seized him.
Vasquez told Channel 7's Eyewitness News that the youngster's mother, on a daily basis, left him in front of PS 160, unattended, up to an hour before the start of PS 160's breakfast program last Friday morning.
The boy's mother reportedly thanked the custodian for rescuing the boy, but it was unclear, as of early this week, why the mother made a practice of leaving her 6-year-old son, unattended, up to an hour before the start of school.
The custodian was reportedly sweeping the floor in front of PS 160 when he interceded on the unattended child's behalf.
The child's attacker was described as a 6 foot 2 husky black man who reportedly had a dark complexion and thick, bushy gray and white facial hair.
As of early this week, police were still seeking the boy's attacker.
Caitlin Franco, the principal of the Equality Charter School (which is housed in PS 160), said, Monday, that she sent a letter home with parents warning them about the dangers of dropping off their children, unattended, before the start of the school day.
The principal of PS 160 could not be reached for comment early this week.
Persons with possible clues or information relating to this case are urged to call the 45th Precinct Detectives' Squad at (718) 822-5414, or CrimeStoppers at (1-800) 577-TIPS. All information received will be kept confidential if requested.
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