Police update case of car theft with baby inside

Athens-Clarke County Police have released surveillance photographs of a person of interest in the February 10 theft of a car with a baby inside: the car—with the 11-month-old in the backseat—was left in the parking lot of the Home Depot store on Epps Bridge Road in Athens. The baby was safe. The search for the car thief continues, with a $1,000 reward from the local Crime Stoppers group for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case. 

From the Athens-Clarke County Police Department…

ACCPD investigators would like to speak to this individual who was in the area of the shopping center at 1740 Epps Bridge Rd. (Home Depot) when the stolen vehicle with the child inside was located. Detectives believe this individual may have information about the ongoing investigation. ACCPD asks this individual, or anyone who may know this person, to call Det. Carroll at 706-613-3888 ext. 292 or Michael.Carroll@accgov.com. A Crime Stoppers Reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this incident is being offered. Please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.