Though it’s uncommon, a car stolen with a child aboard is always terrifying, turning a frustrating property crime into a frightening kidnapping. It happened again, this time in Des Moines, when a thief took a Mercedes with a baby still inside.
The presence of a child transforms an ordinary theft into a desperate emergency. The incident is a chilling reminder of why drivers should never leave a running or unlocked vehicle with a child inside, even for a moment.