A Virginia woman was detained on Thursday after police say she kidnapped a 3-year-old boy from the Tysons Corner Centre shopping centre.
The 33-year-old Jane Pyo was accused of kidnapping, having burglary tools, and assaulting law enforcement. She was served with an outstanding warrant for failure to appear and charged with trespassing as well.
Officers from the Fairfax County police department saw Pyo interacting with the child and taking his hand. Pyo then reportedly walked into Tysons Corner Center with the child.
“Pyo was observed picking the child up and going down an escalator with the child in her arms,” police said in a statement.
She and the toddler were found by the police at a Coastal Flats restaurant in the shopping centre. Pyo allegedly attacked police while they were putting her under arrest.
The unharmed child was given back to their family. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, they are giving the child’s family resources and support.
“Victim specialists from our Victim Services Division have been assigned to ensure the victims receive appropriate resources and assistance,” the statement added.
Pyo was brought to the adult detention facility in Fairfax County, where she was kept without bond.
