Pamela Monsalve, 39, is now facing serious charges after the November 25 episode.
I gave it back!
she said just moments before officershandcuffedher and took her into custody.
Neighbors spotted Pamela reaching over the fence and scooping the child out of the yard.
Bystanders alerted the mother, and one of them managed to take a picture of the allegedkidnapper.
The minor boy then ran back to his mother, who then called the police.
Bodycamfootagecaptured officers questioning the arrested woman about her actions.
and he said no.
She insisted she shouldnt bearrestedbecause she gave it back.
I gave it back!
Officials said the woman had no prior connection with the boys family.
I gave it back!
I gave it back!
Soon after her arrest, Pamela appeared in court on Tuesday, November 26, and was denied bail.
Prosecutors condemned her actions and touched upon how such acts affectparents.
Maam, dont say anything.
Maam dont say anything, her lawyer said.
Megan Jones offered some advice to parents and guardians to prevent such incidents.
She also highlighted the importance of the neighbors intervention in the recent example involving the three-year-old boy.
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