One-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Carjacking in Philadelphia
A one-year-old boy was found safe after being left on the side of the road when his mother's car was stolen in Philadelphia's East Falls neighborhood.
Raleigh Durham, NC, August 18, 2026 —
A one-year-old boy has been safely recovered after being abandoned on a Philadelphia street following a carjacking incident. The incident occurred in the city’s East Falls neighborhood.
The child was left on the side of the road after his mother’s vehicle was stolen. Further details regarding the exact timeline of the carjacking and the discovery of the child were not immediately available. The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating the matter.
Authorities confirmed the boy was found safe. The circumstances surrounding how he was discovered and if any suspects have been identified are part of the ongoing investigation. Information about the recovery of the stolen vehicle was also not provided.
The East Falls neighborhood is located in the northwestern section of Philadelphia.
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