Ogden, UT — A woman was arrested on Christmas Eve for allegedly attempting to kidnap a one-year-old boy from his parents while they were walking down a street in Ogden.
According to arrest documents, the incident occurred on the 3600 block of Wall Avenue when Cathy Coburn approached a family and asked them for money. When the mother declined her request, Coburn reportedly made an attempt to abduct the child from his parents.
The father of the child reacted quickly, pulling the boy away from Coburn and preventing the abduction. Police stated that if the father had not intervened in time, Coburn’s attempt to kidnap the child may have been successful.
Surveillance footage from the scene is said to have captured the incident, supporting the allegations.
Coburn was taken into custody and is being held without bail. She faces one count of attempted kidnapping.