Man Tried to Kidnap Boy in Front of Queens School: Police

The suspect, Mark Synclair, is being sought by police

Police are searching for a man accused of trying to kidnap a 7-year-old boy in front of a school in Queens last week.

The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Mark Synclair, is accused of trying to take the boy from in front of PS 92 in Corona, Queens at about 8:15 a.m. last Tuesday, police said.

The boy struggled and was able to break free and run away without being hurt.

Anyone with information on Synclair is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS or at nypdcrimestoppers.com.

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