Aug 23, 2024, 2:02 PM
Aug 23, 2024, 2:02 PM

Child Found in Car Seat After Thief Flees

Tragic
Highlights
  • Child left in car seat by thief who fled the scene.
  • Los Angeles Police Department returns the child to the mother.
  • Incident occurred in the 12100 block of Peoria.
Story

In a dramatic incident on Thursday afternoon, Los Angeles police successfully returned a child to its mother after a car theft at a Ralphs grocery store in Sun Valley. The mother had left her child strapped in a car seat in the back of her vehicle when a suspect stole her blue Nissan Rogue from the parking lot around 1 p.m. Responding swiftly to the situation, officers from the Los Angeles Police Department located the child just a short distance away. The child was found unharmed in the driveway of a residence on Peoria Street, still secured in the car seat. Police promptly transported the child back to the mother, who was understandably anxious at the grocery store where the theft occurred. The suspect, who remains at large, was last seen driving southbound on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in the stolen vehicle. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward. This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding vehicle thefts in the area, particularly those involving children. The quick response from law enforcement ensured the child's safety, and the community is now on alert as police work to apprehend the suspect.

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