A person has been arrested and charged after stealing a working automobile that had a 2-year-old in it, officers in Georgia stated.
The toddler’s mom advised 911 dispatchers she was dropping off an Instacart order on Thursday when her automotive was stolen together with her 2-year-old daughter within the again seat, in response to a recording of the 911 name. On Friday, Atlanta police launched physique digicam footage of the second officers discovered the stolen automobile.
Saleem Martin, 21, has been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, easy battery, coming into vehicle, cruelty to youngsters, and prison try and commit a felony, in response to the Atlanta Police Division. It is unclear if Martin has authorized illustration.
On this reserving photograph launched by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Workplace, Saleem Martin is proven.
Fulton County Sheriff’s Workplace
Investigators decided the automobile had been left working with the kid in it, in response to police.
Officers have been in a position to find the automotive inside quarter-hour utilizing license plate readers within the metropolis, police stated.
This display screen seize from physique cam footage launched by the Atlanta Police Division exhibits an arrest after the theft of a automotive with a toddler nonetheless in it.
Atlanta Police Division
Physique digicam footage exhibits officers approaching the automobile and telling the suspect to boost his arms and exit the automobile.
The suspect was instantly handcuffed by officers, the video exhibits.
This display screen seize from physique cam footage launched by the Atlanta Police Division exhibits an arrest after the theft of a automotive with a toddler nonetheless in it.
Atlanta Police Division
The two-year-old could be heard crying within the footage as officers attempt to console her.
The kid was discovered unhurt and was reunited together with her dad and mom, police stated.
