In a concerning incident in New London, Connecticut, local police were able to recover a stolen vehicle with a six-year-old child inside late Saturday night. The New London Police Department responded to a call just before 11 p.m. regarding a fight on Bank Street. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a vehicle had been stolen with the child still inside.

Swift Police Response

Thanks to the quick actions of the police and the use of public safety cameras, the vehicle was located on Jay Street, abandoned but with the child unharmed. New London Police Chief Brian M. Wright praised the coordinated efforts of his officers, dispatch personnel, and the Norwich Police Department, which led to the safe recovery of the child and the arrest of the suspect.

The suspect now faces charges including larceny of a motor vehicle, risk of injury to a child, and reckless endangerment in the first degree. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the New London Police Department. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the New London Tips 411 system.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut (Hartford) — read the source article.