Custodial Kidnapping at Hamilton Place Mall

Summary: A custodial kidnapping occurred at Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A white male suspect, identified as Sean Joyner (also referenced as Sean Devon Joyner), attempted to forcibly take his 3- to 4-year-old son, Sean Joyner Jr., from his father. The suspect was last seen leaving the mall area in an older model silver Honda Accord, possibly with Georgia plates, and was believed to be heading toward Georgia. The incident involved an attempted child abduction in public, a physical altercation (assault), and subsequent flight from the scene. Law enforcement issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) and coordinated with Georgia authorities, as the suspect has a history of similar offenses. The risk to the child and public was considered high due to threats made by the suspect and his prior record.