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Chicago police responded to the 8000-block of South Ellis Avenue just around 5 p.m. for a report for a stolen Kia Forte. An unknown offender broke into the vehicle and drove away, police said.
Police initially said a child was inside the vehicle when it was stolen, but later said further investigation showed a child was not inside. According to the family, an 8-year-old boy was in the backseat at the time.
Police said the child is safe with relatives and the incident remains under investigation.
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No one is in custody and area detectives are investigating.
Police have not provided any other information at this time.