A mother in Brooklyn left her 2-year-old son in a running SUV while she briefly entered a deli, only to have the vehicle stolen by Maurice Stephens. Fortunately, the police acted quickly, pulling over Stephens who had driven nearly a mile with the child inside. The boy was safely recovered within ten minutes, and Stephens was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including kidnapping and endangering a child. He has a previous criminal history, making this incident particularly alarming for the community.
The 32-year-old mom called 911 and told cops she left her Nissan Pathfinder running with the toddler in the backseat as she stepped into a deli.
The boy was recovered safely and Stephens - who has no relation to the family - was placed in cuffs, authorities said.
Stephens, of Brooklyn Heights, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree kidnapping, criminal possession of stolen property and endangering the welfare of a child.
While she was in the store, 34-year-old Maurice Stephens got behind the wheel and drove off with the toddler, said cops.
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