Body camera video released after Atlanta police recover 2-year-old from stolen vehicle
A 2-year-old child is safe after Atlanta police say a vehicle was stolen with the toddler still inside.
Officers responded around 4:31 p.m. on July 30 to the 930 block of Spring Street NW after receiving a report of a vehicle theft involving a child inside.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, the preliminary investigation found the vehicle had been left running with the 2-year-old inside when it was stolen.
Officers assigned to the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit quickly located the vehicle, the child and the suspect at 2020 Howell Mill Road NW.
Police said the suspect was taken into custody without any issues. The child was unharmed and reunited with their parents.
The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Saleem Martin. Police said charges are pending.
CBS News Atlanta's helicopter captured multiple police vehicles and Grady Memorial Hospital ambulances at the scene where the vehicle was recovered. APD has also released the frantic 911 call and body camera video of the arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.