A disturbing video from Texas is going viral, showing a mother pleading with a man who allegedly tried to kidnap her child in broad daylight. The incident happened outside a grocery store in Plano, Texas, on June 2.
In the video, the woman can be heard shouting, “Please don’t take my baby,” as she follows the man through the parking lot.
The child, seen walking with the man, eventually runs back to the mother as she continues to cry and plead.
The mother told police she didn’t know the man and that he tried to walk off with her child. She says she acted fast and started recording the situation. Her video has now sparked concern and outrage online.
Plano Police are investigating the incident but have not yet released details about the man seen in the footage. They are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The video, which has now been viewed millions of times, shows how quickly a situation can escalate. Many people online are praising the mother for her quick thinking and bravery.
Police have confirmed that the child was not physically harmed during the incident. Investigators are still trying to determine the man’s intent and whether any criminal charges will be filed.
For now, the community is being reminded to stay alert and to report anything suspicious, especially when it involves children in public spaces.
If anyone recognizes the man in the video or has information about what happened, they are asked to contact the Plano Police Department.