Good Samaritan Finds Abandoned Infant Girls in Indiana
Stolen Car with Babies Inside
A good Samaritan who went outside to grab a delivery found two infant girls who were dumped in a ditch near his Indiana home after the car they were in was stolen.
Police Appeal for Information
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on Monday asked for the public’s help in locating a silver Hyundai Sonata that was stolen with a 4-month-old girl and a 5-month-old girl in the backseat.
Update: Children Found Safe
About 20 minutes after police appealed for information on social media, officials shared an update that the children had been found safe and the vehicle had been located.
Good Samaritan’s Quick Action
The good Samaritan had gone outside to collect a package when he saw two car seats, NBC affiliate WTHR of Indianapolis reported. The baby girls had been left in the car seats in the cold. The man brought the babies inside and called 911. Police confirmed that the babies were the missing girls from the stolen vehicle, the news station reported. The car was found near where the children were left.
Police Praise Good Samaritan
William Young, with the Indianapolis police department, told WTHR that he could not thank the good Samaritan enough. "It’s cold out here, who knows what would have happened if this particular individual hadn’t gone outside," he said.
Suspect Still at Large
A suspect has not yet been taken into custody.
Conclusion
The quick actions of the good Samaritan likely saved the lives of the two infant girls. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community involvement and the impact that one person can have in a crisis situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened to the infant girls?
A: The infant girls were left in a ditch near a home in Indiana after the car they were in was stolen.
Q: Who found the infant girls?
A: A good Samaritan who was going outside to collect a package found the infant girls in the car seats.
Q: What was the condition of the infant girls?
A: The infant girls were left in the cold in their car seats, but they were found safe and sound.
Q: Has a suspect been taken into custody?
A: No, a suspect has not yet been taken into custody.
