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NYPD: Schools repairman charged with attempted kidnapping after luring teenage girl to SUV
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Brittany Kriegstein
Published Nov 17, 2023
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An employee with the Department of Education was arrested Thursday night for attempting to kidnap a 15-year-old girl, according to police.
Yogeshwar Narine, 32, allegedly approached the teen Wednesday at around 8:20 a.m. while she was walking to school near the intersection of Francis Lewis Boulevard and 113th Road in Queens Village.
Police said he attempted to grab the teen and pull her into his black SUV, but she was able to break free and run away uninjured.
According to NYPD officials, Narine was working for the DOE as a thermostat repairman, and may have serviced multiple schools, though he did not work directly with students.
The DOE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Brittany Kriegstein covers all breaking news around New York City, with a focus on crime and gun violence. Got a tip? Email Brittany at [email protected].
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