Police: Man Arrested After Attempting to Abduct 2-Year-Old from Mother at Acworth Walmart, a resident listed in public arrest records, was taken into custody on April 5, 2025, in Featured County, Georgia. According to the official booking report, the arrest was made by local authorities and the subject was charged with the following offense(s): unspecified charges. This incident was officially recorded and made publicly available by law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia. The details provided reflect the arrest information at the time of booking and do not indicate guilt or conviction. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. – A man is in custody after allegedly attempting to abduct a 2-year-old child from a Walmart in Acworth, authorities announced.
On March 18, 2025, Acworth Police officers responded to the Walmart located at 3105 Cobb Parkway following reports that a man tried to snatch a young child from their mother.
According to police, the suspect approached the mother under the pretense of asking about Tylenol before suddenly grabbing her child and attempting to pull the toddler away. The mother managed to hold onto her child and escape, and the suspect fled the scene. Fortunately, the child was unharmed.
Detectives quickly launched an investigation, reviewing store surveillance footage and FLOCK license plate reader cameras, and interviewing witnesses. Through their efforts, they identified a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On March 21, 2025, officers arrested 56-year-old Mahendra Patel of Kennesaw. He is charged with:
- Simple Assault (Misdemeanor) – O.C.G.A. 16-5-20
- Simple Battery (Misdemeanor) – O.C.G.A. 16-5-23
- Kidnapping (Felony) – O.C.G.A. 16-5-40
Patel is currently being held at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office without bond.
Acworth Police thanked the Cobb County Police Department for their assistance in identifying the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Acworth Police Department at 770-974-1232.
Disclaimer: All data provided here is taken from public arrest records. This publication does not imply guilt or final conviction.
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