Shocking video shows the moment a man tries to snatch a young girl right next to her mother

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Disturbing video shows a man attempting to kidnap a young girl by snatching her out of store in Victorville, Calif.

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KABC-TV reports the incident happened on July 1.

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The video shows the 4-year-old’s mother holding a young child in her arms. The store’s door then opens and you can see a man grab the 4-year-old by the arm and pull her outside.

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The suspect lost his grip on the girl and ran off from the scene, KABC-TV reports.

In the video, the mother chases after the man but stops to grab her girl and comfort her. The girl appears to be safe.