Houston Crime: Search underway for car thief who drove off with child in back seat

Published July 2, 2023 11:59am CDT

HOUSTON - Authorities need your help finding a man who stole a car in west Houston with a child in the backseat.

According to Crime Stoppers - Houston, an unidentified man stole a car in the 13100 block of Bellaire Blvd. around 5:40 p.m. on May 6.

During the incident, police say the thief noticed a child in the backseat and dropped the child off about two miles away, but continued on with the stolen vehicle.

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If you have any information on the car thief's identity or whereabouts, you're asked to call Crime Stopper at 713-222-TIPS or go online. Any information that could lead to an arrest may result in a cash reward of up to $5,000.

Crime and Public Safety Houston