A man named Shawn Custis was arrested Friday in Manhattan by the prosecutor's office and the FBI. Custis faces charges of attempted murder, robbery, burglary and child endangerment.The June 21 attack in Millburn was captured on a hidden camera in the victim's home where Curtis was seen punching and kicking the woman and throwing her down stairs while her 3-year-old daughter cowered on a couch.
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Police withheld the names of the mother and child.
County chief of detectives Anthony Ambrose said Friday that Custis was being transported to an undisclosed location in New Jersey.
Custis reportedly has an extensive criminal history, with several arrests for burglary dating back to 2006.