Bayshore car theft, child inside; Glendale police investigate

Bayshore car theft, 3-year-old inside

Glendale police said multiple people stole a car from Bayshore Mall on Monday night with a 3-year-old child inside.

GLENDALE, Wis. - Glendale police said multiple people stole a car from Bayshore Mall on Monday night with a 3-year-old child inside.

Police said it was not a carjacking; the child was left in the car while it was running when the suspects sped off. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. near Five Guys.

Neighbors told FOX6 News the suspects ditched the car less than a mile away and ran, leaving the child inside. They said at least three people took off down the street.

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One witness, who did not want to go on camera, said she saw the car parked on the street when three people suddenly got out and ran. She said it took no time for officers to arrive and start dusting the car for prints.

The neighbor also said a woman showed up with police and took the child out of the car. FOX6 News obtained exclusive video that shows the adult and child reunited after a terrifying time apart. That child is safe and unharmed.

Police said they are not releasing surveillance footage of the incident at this time. FOX6 asked if anyone was in custody or if police are questioning anyone at this time, but did not hear back by Tuesday's deadline for this story.