RIVERDALE, Ga. — Clayton County police said a child is safe after three thieves stole two cars out of the parking lot of a day care center.
Police were called to the Childcare Network day care center on W. Fayetteville Road in Riverdale just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Investigators said the cars were still running when the thieves jumped in and stole them.
Surveillance video shows a young man get out of a car, sneak inside the passenger side door of a gray Nissan Altima and then slide behind the wheel and take off.
Another camera at the other end of the day care lot showed a second suspect get out the back of a car and jump into a white Hyundai Santa Fe with a 6-year-old boy in the back seat.
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Thankfully, the 6-year-old boy was found walking back to the daycare center, unharmed.
Some parents dropping their kids off this morning were just learning of the theft and abduction.
Lisa Young, a parent, said she doesn't trust people.
"I don't really trust people, period. So, I don't leave my car running ever," Young said.
"Pretty scary. Got to be aware of your surroundings," Young said.
Police said they soon found the SUV ditched about a mile away from the day care center. The other car, a Chrysler 300, has yet to be found.
Once caught, the thieves will face charges of kidnapping, entering automobile and/or motor vehicle theft.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.
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