Man accused of attempted kidnapping of 2-year-old at Georgia Walmart granted bond

Mahendra Patel, a 57-year-old man from Kennesaw, Georgia, was granted bond after being detained for over six weeks on charges of attempted kidnapping, battery, and assault related to an incident at Walmart involving a 2-year-old boy. During a bond hearing, his defense attorney presented surveillance footage claiming it exonerated him, while the prosecutor argued that Patel’s actions were concerning and had violated the mother’s space. Patel, a convicted felon, had previously admitted to police that he upset the mother, leading to serious discussions about his mental state.