Child found safe after being kidnapped in stolen vehicle on South Side, Chicago police say

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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Vehicle stolen with child inside on South Side, police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A young child was found safe after being kidnapped in a car burglary on the South Side on Friday, according to Chicago police.

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A man, 30, said he left a white SUV running when two men got in and drove off in the 7300 block of S. Lafayette Avenue at about 11:21 p.m.

A 10-year-old child was sitting in the back seat when the suspects drove off.

Chicago police quickly provided a vehicle description over scanners.

The car and the child were found a couple of blocks away in the 7400 block of S. Stewart Avenue, police said.

The child was found safe and had no injuries, police said.

Nobody is in custody.

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