Kent police investigating kidnapping after car stolen with 2 kids inside

KENT, Wash. — Kent police are investigating a kidnapping after a car was stolen with two children inside Wednesday morning.

Initially, three children had been inside the car, but a toddler and his car seat tumbled out as the suspect drove away.

Shortly before 7 a.m., Kent officers were called to the 20800 block of 110th Avenue Southeast on the East Hill of Kent, where a woman said her vehicle had just been stolen by a stranger and her two young children were still inside, according to Kent police.

Kent police and 911 dispatchers immediately notified surrounding law enforcement agencies and asked for help finding the car.

At about 7:20 a.m., a Kent officer found the car in the 10900 block of Southeast 233rd. The children were still inside the car and were not hurt.

Police said the suspect walked away from the area after abandoning the vehicle. Kent police released a photo of a man on Twitter and Facebook.

Anyone who has information about his identity is asked to call the Kent Police Department tip line at 253-856-5808 or send an email to KPDTips@kentwa.gov.

Anyone who knows who the suspect is and has his current location is asked to call 911.

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