A tense Sunday night in Aurora ended in relief after a reported kidnapping involving a 10-month-old boy, a stolen SUV, and a quick-thinking patrol response that brought the child home safe.
Police say the baby was found unharmed inside a stolen Ford Escape at a motel near the 2500 block of North Dallas Street, and a suspect was taken into custody.
How officers tracked down the child
Just after 11 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of North Dallas Street after a woman told police an acquaintance had driven off in her Ford Escape with her 10-month-old son still secured in the back seat. According to the Aurora Police Department, patrol units quickly located the Ford Escape at a nearby motel and found the child inside, unharmed.
Responding officers focused on comforting the baby while detectives began digging into what happened, according to the Aurora Police Department.
Recovery and arrest
"The suspect was arrested on probable cause of kidnapping, motor vehicle theft, and violation of a protection order," the department wrote, according to the Aurora Police Department. Detectives are continuing their investigation, and prosecutors will determine the suspect’s formal charges.
How to help and what to do
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Aurora Police Dispatch at 303-627-3100 or call 911 in an emergency. The city’s police page lists dispatch and general information numbers and provides links for filing reports and APD news, according to the City of Aurora.
The outcome this time was a best-case scenario, with fast reporting and coordinated patrol work credited for getting the baby back safely. Officials say they will release more information as the investigation allows.
