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Sep 19, 2026, 9:14 PM

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A woman was arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a 4-year-old boy in Crown Heights, according to police.

Chrissy Payne, 47, of Brooklyn, is accused of attempting to snatch the child Monday around 5 p.m. in front of 1133 Eastern Pkwy.

Sources close to the investigation say Payne has a history of mental health issues.

No one was hurt during the incident.

The NYPD released a photo of Payne the day after the attempted abduction.

She was taken into custody on Saturday.

Police say she is charged with attempted kidnapping and endangering the welfare of a child.