Toddler Discovered Protected After South Minneapolis Automotive Theft, Police Say

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis police say a automotive thief stole a car with an toddler inside within the Powderhorn neighborhood Monday night.

It occurred simply earlier than 7 p.m. on the 3200 block of Chicago Avenue. Police say a mom left her car working, along with her sleeping 1-year-old little one inside, whereas she ran right into a retailer.

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The mom advised police she noticed somebody get into her car and take off as she was leaving the shop.

Police discovered the car about 11 minutes later, one block east from the place it was taken. It was nonetheless working, and the kid was nonetheless inside of their automotive seat, unhurt.

Officers are nonetheless trying to find the thief.