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Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
National
Peter Nickeas

BRIEF: Man steals car with infant inside

April 20--A 26-year-old man stole a car with an infant inside after the child's mother left the car running Tuesday afternoon in the South Austin neighborhood, according to police.

An 8-year-old jumped out of the car after the man jumped in and drove away from the 5800 block of West Roosevelt Road about 1:45 p.m., police said.

Police later found the girl in her car seat in the 900 block of South Menard Avenue. Cicero police arrested the man wanted for stealing the car, police said.

Both children are safe and with their mother, police said.

Charges are pending. Check back for more information.

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