FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors gave an award and recognition to the good Samaritans who helped two children who were almost kidnapped.
The ceremony is a powerful reminder of how the community unites when it comes to protecting children.
The terrifying kidnapping and car theft happened near Harrison and Cornell in April.
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Police say the mother called 9-11, reporting her car had been stolen with her children, ages three and one, still inside.
Police say the neighbors caught up to the man, pulled him out, and rescued the children before officers arrived.