Pike Place Market attempted kidnapping suspect due in court Monday

Violent — Seattle, WA — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

A man accused of an attempted kidnapping at Pike Place Market is due back in court Monday.

The suspect approached a family Thursday morning, complimented their child, then grabbed the stroller.
He’s being held in the King County Jail on $100,000 bail.
A charging decision is expected to be made within the next two weeks.
The suspect initially approached the family and commented on how beautiful their child was.
He then allegedly tried to grab the stroller with a baby in it from the mother at approximately 11:30 a.m. Thursday.
The grandmother kicked the suspect to create space while the child’s parents got the family to safety.