2-year-old girl found safe in Northeast Philadelphia after vehicle stolen with child inside

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 2-year-old girl is safe after she was trapped in the back of a stolen SUV.

Police say it happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday near Bustleton and Unruh avenues in Northeast Philadelphia.

The vehicle was located about half an hour later, about half a mile away.

Video from Chopper 6 shows the child being reunited with her family at Castor and Magee avenues.

Video from Chopper 6 shows the child being reunited with her family



Police are still searching for the suspect who stole the vehicle.
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