Overview
- A 25-year-old suspect allegedly entered a parked vehicle in the Aldine area and drove off with three girls aged 1, 3 and 10 inside, authorities say.
- A 10-year-old managed to get out of the car shortly after it was taken while the suspect kept the two younger children, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
- Deputies tracked a phone inside the vehicle but say the suspect threw the device from the car during the drive, prompting a wider search.
- Humble Police located the vehicle on the Eastex Freeway, conducted a traffic stop, took the suspect into custody and confirmed all three children were found safe and uninjured.
- Investigators are consulting the Harris County District Attorney’s Office to determine charges and continue to withhold details about motive and the exact recovery method as the probe remains active.