Woman Allegedly Tries to Steal Baby

(Barberton,. Ohio) A 20-year-old woman, Lachana Williams, has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a baby from Summa Barberton Hospital on Wednesday.

She faces a charge of attempted kidnapping.

Police said Williams admitted to staging a fake pregnancy and even told her family that she was about to give birth. She also told police she was checking out hospitals to try and steal a baby, according to police.

Barberton police believe Williams also tried to gain access to the maternity wards at Akron Children’s Hospital and Akron City Hospital.

Williams was booked into custody at the Summit County Jail.