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Calls to police lead to quick arrest in attempted kidnapping at Leland Walmart

Leland Police credit quick calls by witnesses for the arrest in an attempted kidnapping.

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Leland Police credit quick calls by witnesses for the arrest in an attempted kidnapping. It happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday in front of the Walmart on New Pointe Boulevard. An adult attempted to take a 7-year-old boy who was standing near the front entrance. Police said they received multiple calls from witnesses as soon as it happened.

Officers arrested 26-year-old D’Vonta Robbins in connection with the incident. The boy was not hurt.

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