Barnes and Noble

Not sure is this was true or not but still wanted to warn you mommies out there:

I was in Barnes and Noble bookstore this evening around 8pm in the children's section with Ryan. He was sitting at a round kids table and I was looking at books within 3-4 feet from him. All of a sudden this young guy darts in the children's area right toward RYAN. He must not have seen me from the angle he was approaching Ryan. I felt a weird feeling, not sure if he was looking for his kid or he was out of place--- so I darted right in front of him JUST BEFORE HE GOT TO RYAN!!! Looking confused he went out of the children's area back into the store. He did not make eye contact with me or make any comment. I told a sales associate right away, and they said he had been hanging out near the children's area ALL night. I did not want Ryan to be scared or just in case this guy was mentally ill (who knows what people are capable of..) I took Ryan's hand and told him mommy was going to get a magazine then we were going home. I picked up a magazine and kept an eye out for him.I went to the checkout stand and I saw him move from the back of the store to the front. I told the clerk to walk me out because I did not feel safe. For some reason I felt that if I grabbed Ryan and ran out it may be risky, so the manager was watching him and I tried to act normal.

I put some music on in the car so Ryan would not hear me call the police. The officer said she just missed him and she was very frustrated the store did not call the police. She and I spoke for awhile --and she was saying it is not uncommon for a sexual predator/ kidnapper to hang out in bookstores and especially places like "the jungle" & water parks.

This guy was in his 30's kind of nerdy looking in shorts a tee and tennis shoes. He was wearing reading glasses and had greasy, shaggy
hair. I am trying to remain calm and be thankful Ryan is safe. For a person to be that brazen would lead me to think his intent was kidnapping.

NEVER have a false sense of security, even when there are other moms and children around.