Puyallup, Wash. — The Puyallup Police Department (PPD) says they arrested a woman Monday who attempted to kidnap a 3-year-old from the waiting room of Good Samaritan Hospital.
It happened just after 1 p.m. on Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup.
Witnesses told PPD the 3-year-old was sitting in the emergency department waiting room with her mother. They say the suspect abruptly picked up the child and began walking away with her when several people, including staff and security, intervened.
Police say it took several people using force to break the child free.
The 3-year-old sustained minor injuries.
The suspect, police say, is a 45-year-old woman from unincorporated Pierce County. She has been booked into the Pierce County Jail for Kidnapping in the 2nd Degree.
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital has released the following statement:
This afternoon around 1 p.m. security and emergency department staff at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital intervened in an alleged child abduction. The child was safely returned to their mother and the alleged abductor was arrested and removed from the hospital.
The safety of our employees and patients is our highest priority. We commend the members of our hospital staff who helped bring this situation to a quick and safe resolution.
MultiCare is working closely with local police as they continue their investigation.
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