COLUMBUS, Ga. - A man has been arrested after attempting a robbery and kidnapping at Peachtree Mall in Columbus. According to officials, on October 26 around 6 p.m., officers responded to an armed robbery at a store inside of the mall. The incident involved a 13-year-old child - who was taken against his will. The suspect was identified as Leon Shack. Officers made contact with him outside of the mall and that’s when he waved a knife - still with the juvenile. Shack was taken into custody and the child was returned safely to his mother. There is no information on the relationship between the child’s mother and the suspect at this time. Shack has been charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, theft by taking and obstruction.