Texas Man Gets Six Years for Attempted Grocery Store Kidnapping

Bold Daylight Abduction Attempt Shocks Colorado Community

A routine grocery shopping trip turned into every parent's nightmare when Bradley Wilson, 34, walked up to a woman and her granddaughter in the produce section and announced, "I am borrowing your daughter," then placed his hands on the girl's shoulders and began guiding her toward the exit . The brazen incident at a Lakewood Safeway last June would have lasting consequences for both the young victim and the Texas man who orchestrated it.

Just before noon on June 21, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies responded to the Safeway located at 5025 S. Kipling Parkway on a report of an attempted abduction . Wilson moved the child several feet before stopping when the grandmother intervened and alerted store staff . What made the incident particularly disturbing was what happened next.

After being forced out of the store, Wilson returned shortly afterward and again approached the child, leaning into her face and asking if she wanted to leave with him . Store personnel then yelled at Wilson, and he left the store, driving away in his vehicle . His persistence would ultimately seal his fate in court.

Swift Justice Through Modern Technology

Deputies used Flock camera technology to identify and track the vehicle to the area of Willow Springs Road and U.S. Highway 285, where Wilson was located and taken into custody . He has remained in custody since his arrest , facing the full weight of Colorado's kidnapping laws.

A Jefferson County district court judge sentenced Wilson on Tuesday to six years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by a mandatory three-year term of parole . The defense argued that Wilson was experiencing a significant mental health crisis at the time of the offense , but the court prioritized public safety and the victim's trauma.

As part of the plea agreement, the parties stipulated to a Department of Corrections sentence ranging from 4 to 8 years. At sentencing, Deputy District Attorney Kelsey Einhorn argued for the maximum sentence under the plea, emphasizing the lasting impact on the child and her family .

Lasting Impact on Young Victim

"Because of the defendant's actions, she no longer feels safe. A routine trip to the grocery store, something we all do, became a traumatic experience that shattered her sense of security" , prosecutor Kelsey Einhorn stated during sentencing. Wilson's persistence was particularly troubling: "He did not leave after the first attempt; he returned and tried again. That conduct is both alarming and telling of his intent" .

District Court Judge Meegan Miloud imposed the six-year sentence, saying it "appropriately addresses public safety concerns and the lasting impact on the nine-year old victim" . "This was a very, very scary event for her" , the judge acknowledged.

A Warning for Modern Parents

This case highlights the unpredictable nature of child safety threats in everyday settings. The incident occurred in broad daylight at a busy grocery store, demonstrating that vigilance remains crucial even in seemingly safe public spaces. The grandmother's quick thinking and the store staff's immediate response likely prevented a far more serious outcome.

Wilson's case also showcases how modern surveillance technology can rapidly assist law enforcement in tracking suspects. The use of Flock camera systems enabled deputies to quickly locate and apprehend Wilson before he could potentially harm another child. As communities grapple with child safety concerns, this successful intervention offers both a cautionary tale and hope that swift justice remains possible when citizens and technology work together to protect the most vulnerable.