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Baby taken in Birmingham car-jacking found safe | Baby taken in Birmingham car-jacking found safe |
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An Audi with a four-week-old baby girl in the back was car-jacked in Birmingham. | An Audi with a four-week-old baby girl in the back was car-jacked in Birmingham. |
West Midlands Police said the baby was later found safe and well, and still in her car seat, at a health centre about three miles from where the car was stolen. | |
The mother, who suffered leg injuries in the theft, and her child have since been reunited, the force said. | |
The car-jacking happened in Marie Drive in Acocks Green just after 16:00 BST. | The car-jacking happened in Marie Drive in Acocks Green just after 16:00 BST. |
Police said the mother was approached by two men as she pulled on to her driveway. | |
As she struggled to get her child out of the car, the pair drove off, injuring the mother in the process. | |
The baby was found at Small Heath Health Centre in Chapman Road at about 16:45. | |
West Midlands Ambulance Service said she was assessed at the scene, found to have no injuries and taken to Heartlands Hospital, where her mother is being treated. | |
'Nightmare' | |
Ch Insp Tony Cole said: "Our primary concern was the safe return of this young child and dozens of officers, including specialist resources, were drafted into the search, which I am so pleased has resulted in her safe return. | |
"We are still determined to trace the offenders who have put this mother through a 45-minute nightmare that she will never forget." | |
Police believe the car was driven in the direction of Solihull after it was taken. | Police believe the car was driven in the direction of Solihull after it was taken. |
Officers are continuing to search for the grey Audi A3 S-line, registration BJ66 YLV. | Officers are continuing to search for the grey Audi A3 S-line, registration BJ66 YLV. |