Man arrested for attempting to kidnap 4-year-old in Georgetown: police

WASHINGTON - Authorities have arrested a man they say tried to kidnap a 4-year-old boy in Georgetown.

The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on June 7 in the 3100 Block of M Street when officers say 18 year-old Emilio Andres Rizo, of Rockville, started talking with the boy before grabbing him and trying to run.

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Police say Rizo let the boy go and ran away after family members gave chase.

Officers arrested Rizo on Thursday. He faces kidnapping charges.

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