Daring Escape: Suspect Steals Police Car After Kidnapping Infant

In a shocking turn of events, a woman in Warden, Washington, has been taken into custody after allegedly stealing a car with a 2-month-old baby inside and later stealing a police car. The incident has left the community shaken and authorities determined to bring the suspect to justice.

A Harrowing Ordeal: Infant Kidnapped, Police Car Stolen

Stolen Vehicle with Baby Inside

The incident began when Warden Police received a report around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday about a stolen vehicle from an address on Main Street in Warden. The caller reported that a 2-month-old baby was inside the car. Warden Police quickly sprang into action, utilizing traffic cameras to track the vehicle as it left Warden, heading north on Road U Southeast.Fifteen minutes later and 12 miles away, another caller reported a car driving erratically near Road 3 Northeast and Road S Northeast in rural Moses Lake. Deputies responded to the scene and found the stolen car stopped in the middle of Road 3 Northeast, between Road S Northeast and Road T Northeast. The deputy took the suspect into custody, and the child was unharmed and reunited with their family.

Daring Escape from Police Custody

The suspect's troubles were far from over, however. Deputies handcuffed the woman and placed her in the back of a Warden police car. But in a surprising turn of events, the suspect managed to crawl from the back seat to the front and drove away in the patrol car.The stolen police car was stopped about half a mile away when two sheriff's deputies used their patrol cars to pin the stolen vehicle. The suspect was arrested again, and deputies reported that she was possibly under the influence of an unknown substance. She was transported by ambulance to a hospital for a medical evaluation.

Aftermath and Charges

The incident has left a trail of damage and injuries in its wake. A deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident, and three law enforcement vehicles were damaged. The suspect's name has not been released, but she is facing charges including kidnapping, DUI, and theft of a motor vehicle.The community of Warden and the surrounding area are undoubtedly shaken by this harrowing ordeal. Authorities are working diligently to investigate the incident and ensure that the suspect is held accountable for her actions. The safety and well-being of the infant, who was fortunately unharmed, is a top priority, and the family has been reunited in the aftermath of this traumatic event.