Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Man accused of assault, attempted kidnapping of 2 children near Oakland’s Lake Merritt

Headline from KION Central Coast

By Tim Fang A man has been arrested in connection with the assault and attempted kidnapping of children in two separate incidents near Lake Merritt in Oakland on Monday morning. According to Oakland police, both incidents took place shortly before 9 a.m. near Grand Avenue and Harrison Street.

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KTVU San Francisco
Attempted kidnapping of children in strollers near Lake Merritt: police (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Oct 14, 2026
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Oakland police are investigating two separate attempted kidnappings and assaults that occurred Monday morning near Lake Merritt. Attempted kidnapping near Lake Merritt According to police, the attempts happened before 9 a.m.
KION Central Coast
Man accused of assault, attempted kidnapping of 2 children near Oakland’s Lake Merritt (opens KION Central Coast)
Published Oct 14, 2026
KION Central Coast's feed description
By Tim Fang A man has been arrested in connection with the assault and attempted kidnapping of children in two separate incidents near Lake Merritt in Oakland on Monday morning. According to Oakland police, both incidents took place shortly before 9 a.m. near Grand Avenue and Harrison Street.