An Atlanta Police Department investigation led officers to safely recover a child and take a suspect into custody following a reported vehicle theft and kidnapping that originated along Spring Street NW in Midtown before ending near the Publix shoppi …
ATLANTA - Authorities are trying to piece together what led to a car being taken with a child inside in the heart of Midtown Atlanta on Thursday.
The child has been recovered safely, and one person is in custody.
What we know:
Atlanta police officers responded to 930 Spring St. NW to investigate a reported vehicle theft and kidnapping.
Authorities found the child unharmed and recovered the vehicle near the intersection of Howell Mill Road NW and Collier Road NW.
SKYFOX 5 flew over the Publix shopping center on Collier Road NW around 5:10 p.m. and spotted a mother and two children with authorities.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect or detailed what led to the initial vehicle theft. Officials have not confirmed whether formal charges have been filed as the investigation continues.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit, who released official details regarding the incident and investigation.