Driver arrested after stealing vehicle with baby inside in Northeast Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Frankford Avenue
Incident type
Crash, Robbery

Summary

Car Crash Philadelphia Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: A 2‐month‐old girl was left inside a running red Toyota minivan by her father at a Rita’s Italian Ice on Frankford Avenue. A 42‐year‐old suspect stole the vehicle and drove off with the child, later crashing into another car and a police cruiser at Grant Avenue and Academy Road. The suspect continued onto Roosevelt Boulevard, struck another vehicle near Red Lion Road, then fled on foot before being apprehended by police. The infant was not injured.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
42-year-old suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

Driver arrested after stealing vehicle with baby inside in Northeast Philadelphia - 6abc Philadelphia

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