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Great-Grandfather Thwarts Kidnapping Attempt
10 Apr
Summary
- A 79-year-old great-grandfather heroically intervened.
- He fought off a woman attempting to kidnap his great-granddaughter.
- The suspect was charged with attempted kidnapping after the incident.
A courageous 79-year-old great-grandfather heroically saved his 14-month-old great-granddaughter from an attempted kidnapping on April 6, 2026. The incident occurred in Long Beach when the man was pushing the child in a stroller. A woman, later identified as Heather Magone, reportedly followed them and attempted to unbuckle the child.
During the struggle, the great-grandfather, despite his age, managed to wrestle Magone to the ground and hold onto the stroller. Police officers arrived on the scene within one minute. Magone, who falsely claimed the baby was hers, was arrested and charged with attempted kidnapping.
Magone was arraigned on April 7, 2026, and held on $50,000 cash bail. The great-grandfather's quick actions and the rapid response of local law enforcement prevented a potentially tragic outcome.
