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Police Arrest Bronx Woman Allegedly Caught Kicking Infant On New Jersey Family's Nanny Cam

NEW JERSEY (CBSNewYork) - A nanny from The Bronx is charged with child abuse after she was allegedly caught on camera hitting and kicking an infant in her care in Hackensack, N.J.

Bergen County police announced the arrest of Abena Yeboah.

Abena Yeboah
(credit: Bergen County Police)

Police said they were told on July 8 about the alleged abuse.

An investigation determined a Hackensack family hired Yeboah to care for the child, according to police.

Authorities said nanny camera footage showed Yeboah hitting, kicking and yanking the child by the arm.

Yeboah was taken into custody the by the NYPD and is awaiting an extradition hearing.

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