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Kidnapping Horror: Man Steals Car with Toddler Inside

5/3/2025

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In a shocking incident in Brownsville, Brooklyn, 34-year-old Maurice Stephens was arrested for grand larceny and kidnapping after he stole a running car with a 2-year-old inside. The terrifying event unfolded when the child's parent stepped away briefly. Fortunately, police swiftly apprehended Stephens, ensuring the child's safe return.

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Story summary

In a shocking incident in Brownsville, Brooklyn, 34-year-old Maurice Stephens was arrested for grand larceny and kidnapping after he stole a running car with a 2-year-old inside. The terrifying event unfolded when the child's parent stepped away briefly. Fortunately, police swiftly apprehended Stephens, ensuring the child's safe return.