What began as a late-night cable theft call in Upper Chichester Township took a shocking turn when police discovered a towed car tied to the case. Officers then realized the vehicle still had a sleeping infant inside, turning the situation into a stunning and urgent discovery, as reported by NBC10 Philadelphia.
What police say
Shortly after 2 a.m. on March 30, officers responded to 3162 Meetinghouse Road for a report of two vehicles tampering with cable wires. When they arrived, police say they found a maroon Chrysler 300 with cable wire sticking out of its trunk and hand saws visible on the passenger seat. The vehicle was towed to police headquarters while investigators sought a search warrant, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.
Infant found at police headquarters
Once the Chrysler was back at the department and under inspection, an officer noticed what looked like a covered baby car seat inside. Police say the officer spotted movement, checked the seat and found an infant asleep in it. Officers report the child appeared unharmed. Boothwyn EMS took the baby to a local hospital for evaluation, per MyChesCo.
Arrests and suspects
Investigators identified the child's mother as Angelina Williams. Police say she admitted her involvement in the incident and was taken into custody. Authorities also named Ray Gibase and Joseph Daniels as defendants in the case. According to the department, both men have been charged and are currently being sought, NBC10 Philadelphia reports.
Charges and legal notes
According to investigators, Williams is charged with theft by unlawful taking, endangering the welfare of children, theft of secondary metal, receiving stolen property, criminal mischief, criminal conspiracy and possession of an instrument of crime. Police are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of Daniels or Gibase to call 911. All three remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court, MyChesCo reports.
