Police: Man Tried To Kidnap Child At Sacramento Park

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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Police have arrested a man suspected of trying to kidnap a child at a Sacramento park.

The incident happened on Tuesday evening at a children's play area of a park along the 1500 block of Q Street.

Sacramento police say a suspicious person walked into the play area and walked up to a father and his small child. The suspect then asked if the child belonged to him.

Andre Matthews' booking photo. (Credit: Sacramento Police Department)

Worried for their safety, the father and his son left - but the suspect followed them close behind.

At some point, police say the suspect tried to grab the child.

Police were called and officers soon arrested the suspect - 27-year-old Andre Matthews.

Matthews has been booked at Sacramento County Jail and is facing charges of stalking, attempted kidnapping and a parole violation.