It could be a deranged fan of one of Reid's academic works. This person might have misinterpreted Reid's theories and decided that Reid was some sort of false prophet. So, in his twisted mind, he kidnaps Reid to 'correct' him.
One great Reid kidnapped fanfiction is 'The Abduction of Reid' on FanFiction.net. It has an interesting plot where Reid is kidnapped by an unsub with a personal vendetta. The author does a great job of building suspense and keeping the characters in - character.
Another theme is Reid's own personal growth during the ordeal. He may face his fears, or learn something new about himself. For example, in some fanfictions, he discovers a new level of strength or resilience that he didn't know he had while being kidnapped.
Often, these fanfics can be a great way to expand on the relationships within the Criminal Minds universe. When Reid is kidnapped, it could bring out different sides of his relationships with his colleagues, like the deep - rooted loyalty and friendship they have for him.
In some fanfictions, Reid's kidnapping could be related to his family secrets. Maybe there's someone from his past, like a long - lost relative or someone his mother knew, who abducts him to get to something valuable, either information or an object. This could lead to a lot of self - discovery for Reid as he tries to figure out the motives behind his abduction while also trying to escape.
It could be someone Reid put away in the past. Maybe a criminal who has held a grudge against him ever since and has now found an opportunity to kidnap him for revenge.
One common theme is the team's unity. When Reid gets shot, the team comes together, showing their strong bond. They support each other and are determined to find out who hurt Reid.
They'll likely interview people who had recent contact with Reid. The team will also analyze any communication from the kidnapper if there is any. Based on their profiling skills, they'll narrow down the suspects and search for the location where Reid is being held. Morgan might use his combat skills and Garcia will be crucial in providing technological support to find Reid.
One possible motive could be revenge. Maybe Reid has put away a relative or someone close to the kidnapper in the past. Another motive might be related to Reid's intelligence. The kidnapper could want to use his brainpower for some illegal or self - serving scheme, like cracking a code or coming up with a complex plan.