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<p>A New Yorker rescued a five-year-old girl, allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by a 75-year-oldman on Thursday (Aug&nbsp; 24). The little girl's mother reportedly left her with the suspect in Queens.</p>

<p>The good Samaritan spotted the girl with the suspect, Franz Villa, inside 74th Street, Roosevelt Avenue Station and jumped into action. The unnamed hero from New York identified the suspect and the victim from a city-wide alert about the missing girl.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Franz met the little girl and her mother at a grocery store in Jackson Heights. He kidnapped the girl after the mother asked him to keep an eye on her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the reports, the stranger snatched the child from the suspect before yelling for help to nearby police. The authorities arrived in time, arrested Franz and took the girl from him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities have charged Franz with predatory sexual assault against a child, criminal sexual act in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree and risking the child's welfare, the New York Post reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kimberly Pijuan, the girl's mother, is facing charges for leaving the child with a man she hardly knew. She reportedly met Franz a few weeks before her daughter's kidnapping. The little girl has confirmed that Franz kidnapped her and sexually assaulted her.</p>

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<p>Kimberly, 30, met Franz while shopping at a Foodtown supermarket on Tuesday, August 22. Franz offered to take her daughter to Frank D. O'Connor's playground. She asked him to bring the girl home within 30 minutes. However, surveillance footage revealed that Franz kidnapped the little girl and took her to his Upper East apartment. When Kimberly suspected her daughter was not returning, she called 911 at about 1 PM ET to report her missing daughter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police positioned an extensive network in hopes of finding the girl. They deployed a bloodhound, a drone, and a helicopter to search for her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police set a wide net to find the girl, deploying a bloodhound, drone and helicopter in hopes of finding the girl.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A New Yorker rescued a five-year-old girl, allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by a 75-year-oldman on Thursday (Aug 24). The little girl's mother reportedly left her with the suspect in Queens.

A New Yorker rescued a five-year-old girl, allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by a 75-year-oldman on Thursday (Aug 24). The little girl's mother reportedly left her with the suspect in Queens. The good Samaritan spotted the girl with the suspect, Franz Villa, inside 74th Street, Roosevelt Avenue Station and jumped into action. The unnamed hero from New York identified the suspect and the victim from a city-wide alert about the missing girl. Franz met the little girl and her mother at a grocery store in Jackson Heights. He kidnapped the girl after the mother asked him to keep an eye on her. ALSO READ | Modi in Greece: Indian PM meets Greek counterpart, president According to the reports, the stranger snatched the child from the suspect before yelling for help to nearby police. The authorities arrived in time, arrested Franz and took the girl from him. Authorities have charged Franz with predatory sexual assault against a child, criminal sexual act in the first degree, kidnapping in the second degree and risking the child's welfare, the New York Post reported. Kimberly Pijuan, the girl's mother, is facing charges for leaving the child with a man she hardly knew. She reportedly met Franz a few weeks before her daughter's kidnapping. The little girl has confirmed that Franz kidnapped her and sexually assaulted her. WATCH | Dramatic visuals show wild wind carrying away pilgrims amid storm in Mecca Kimberly, 30, met Franz while shopping at a Foodtown supermarket on Tuesday, August 22. Franz offered to take her daughter to Frank D. O'Connor's playground. She asked him to bring the girl home within 30 minutes. However, surveillance footage revealed that Franz kidnapped the little girl and took her to his Upper East apartment. When Kimberly suspected her daughter was not returning, she called 911 at about 1 PM ET to report her missing daughter. Police positioned an extensive network in hopes of finding the girl. They deployed a bloodhound, a drone, and a helicopter to search for her. Police set a wide net to find the girl, deploying a bloodhound, drone and helicopter in hopes of finding the girl. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Yorker saves little girl from 75-year-old man who sexually assaulted her

<p>At a time when Russia and Ukraine are embroiled in an intense conflict, several people around the world are seeking peace and praying for an end to the bloodshed. &nbsp;</p>

<p>But innocent appeal from a little girl in a viral video on social media seems to be winning hearts. Can it win over Putin too? Well, we can find the answer to this question in the time to come. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-united-nations-top-court-ukraine-registers-genocide-case-against-russia-457279">At United Nations' top court, Ukraine registers genocide case against Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>In the clip, the girl said, “I want peace on Earth. Not pieces of Earth. We are brothers and sisters. Stop War.” &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video has been uploaded recently on Instagram by the account Brittany &amp; Lily. The account has over one million followers. The caption of the video said, “We are praying for Ukraine and all of the innocent lives that are affected.” &nbsp;</p>

<p>The clip has already got 1.5 million views and innumerable praises from users. “Russians are praying for everyone, too,” a user said in a comment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-conflict-352-ukrainian-civilians-killed-1684-injured-457271">Russia-Ukraine conflict: 352 Ukrainian civilians killed, 1,684 injured</a></strong></p>

<p>“I am from Ukraine and I am very pleased to see such support from other countries. THANK YOU,” said a netizen. “Bless you Lily,” said one person. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>“So true…most beautiful lesson we all need to hear,” said another user. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At a time when Russia and Ukraine are embroiled in an intense conflict, several people around the world are seeking peace and praying for an end to the bloodshed.

At a time when Russia and Ukraine are embroiled in an intense conflict, several people around the world are seeking peace and praying for an end to the bloodshed. But innocent appeal from a little girl in a viral video on social media seems to be winning hearts. Can it win over Putin too? Well, we can find the answer to this question in the time to come. Also Read: At United Nations' top court, Ukraine registers genocide case against Russia In the clip, the girl said, “I want peace on Earth. Not pieces of Earth. We are brothers and sisters. Stop War.” Watch: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany & Lily (@brittikitty) × The video has been uploaded recently on Instagram by the account Brittany & Lily. The account has over one million followers. The caption of the video said, “We are praying for Ukraine and all of the innocent lives that are affected.” The clip has already got 1.5 million views and innumerable praises from users. “Russians are praying for everyone, too,” a user said in a comment. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine conflict: 352 Ukrainian civilians killed, 1,684 injured “I am from Ukraine and I am very pleased to see such support from other countries. THANK YOU,” said a netizen. “Bless you Lily,” said one person. “So true…most beautiful lesson we all need to hear,” said another user. (With inputs from agencies)

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