Man Steals Car With Baby In Backseat: DC Police

WASHINGTON, DC — Police are searching for a young man who stole a car with a one-year-old child inside in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast Washington Monday morning.

The suspect, described by police as a black male between 17 and 19 years old, entered the unattended running car with a baby inside it Monday morning in the 1800 block of Monroe St. NE. The man fled the scene in the stolen vehicle before leaving it in the 1600 block of W St. NE a short time later, police said.

Police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck told The Washington Post that police believe the suspect did not realize a baby was in the car.

The child was not injured, police said.

Police said the suspect was last seen wearing a burgundy hooded sweater and blue jeans.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information can be submitted through the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411. Crime Solvers is currently offering a reward up to $1,000.

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