**Midtown Car Theft: Two Suspects Steal Vehicle with Child Inside**
In a shocking incident that has left the Midtown community reeling, two suspects brazenly stole a vehicle with a child inside on Tuesday afternoon. According to eyewitnesses and footage obtained from nearby surveillance cameras, the crime unfolded in broad daylight, heightening concerns about safety in the bustling area.
Around 2 PM, a parent had briefly left their idling vehicle — a silver SUV — unattended while running a quick errand. Within moments, two individuals, described as a male and female duo in their late teens to early twenties, jumped into the car. What makes this incident particularly harrowing is that a three-year-old child was still buckled in the backseat.
“A parent should never have to worry about something like this happening,” said Maria Jenkins, a local resident who witnessed the theft. “It was all so fast; I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.” The parents, alerted by bystanders, quickly chased after the suspects but were unable to catch up.
Fortunately, police acted swiftly. Within minutes, officers responded to the scene and issued an urgent alert for the stolen vehicle. A tense 30 minutes later, authorities located the abandoned SUV a few blocks away, and to the relief of the parents, the child was found unharmed.
The incident has sparked outrage and fear among Midtown residents, with many calling for increased security and patrols in the area. “We need to do more to protect our families,” said local activist John Torres. “No child should ever be put in harm’s way this way.”
Authorities are currently reviewing surveillance footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, urging anyone with information to come forward. The safety of the community, and its most vulnerable members, hangs in the balance as the search intensifies.
