Aurora Police Search For Man Who Stole 'Puffer' With Toddler Inside
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) – Police in Aurora are investigating the theft of a car with a child inside.
The car has been recovered and the child was found safe, but the suspect is still on the run.
The theft happened Monday night when a mother left the car running with her 3-year-old inside in the 2200 block of Kenton Street. She told police she went inside a home for just 5 minutes when she noticed someone stole her car.
"The driver had stopped at a residence to speak with a relative and left her child inside the unattended, running vehicle," police said in a statement. "Five minutes later she came back out and watched as her vehicle was being driven away."
Officers found the vehicle a short time later with the child still inside.
"An officer observed the vehicle in the area of East 23rd Avenue and Ironton Street. The vehicle pulled to the side of the road and a black male suspect ran from it. The officer pursed after the suspect on foot; however he lost sight of the suspect," police said.
The suspect is described as a black man, approximately 5-foot-8 with a slim build. He was wearing a stocking cap, blue sweatshirt and grey sweatpants.
Additional Information From The Aurora Police Department
f you have any information about this suspect the East Metro Auto Theft Team (EMATT) would like to hear from you. Their tip line number is 303-739-1699 or you can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.