Santa Monica woman arrested allegedly trying to kidnap 8-year-old girl
The 39-year-old woman claimed she was Russian police before trying to wrestle the child away from the girl's neighbor.
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The 39-year-old woman claimed she was Russian police before trying to wrestle the child away from the girl's neighbor.
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