Man accused of trying to kidnap child from Lincolnton Walmart

A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child and assaulting another child inside a Walmart, Lincolnton Police Department says. 

WCNC reports Tristan Blain Coleman, 25, is charged with one count of attempted kidnapping, two counts of indecent liberties with a child and one count assault on a female. 

Reports say Coleman approached one girl and tried to get her to leave with him. He allegedly grabbed her and may have taken a picture of “inside the child’s clothing,” according to Lincolnton police.  

Before Coleman fled the scene, he allegedly assaulted another child. 

Lincolnton police arrested Coleman after the incident was reported. 

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