Three shoplifters fled a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart Thursday night, leaving behind a 3-month-old baby girl, police said.
What are the details?
Police received a report of a theft in progress at Walmart in the 4300 block of Byberry Road around 11 p.m. WCAU-TV reportedHe added that the guards told responding officers that the three men were shoplifting and tried to stop them.
However, the department reported, citing investigators, that the three suspects fled the store, leaving the infant behind.
The girl was taken to the hospital for tests and is in good condition, police told WCAU.
The suspects were identified as two black men and a white woman. Philadelphia Patch reported.
WCAU noted that police have not released photos or detailed descriptions of the three suspects. United Press International stated: law enforcement officer told the Philadelphia Examiner Authorities are in contact with one of the infant's parents, who is not believed to be involved in the suspected shoplifting incident.
According to WCAU, anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts should call the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3260 or 215-686-TIPS (8477). You can leave information anonymously.
How are people reacting?
As you might imagine, commenters reacting to the WPVI-TV video above aren't too happy about the whole ordeal.
- “This is so sad!” 1 commenter I have written.
- Another commented: “He's only been on earth for a few months and he's already won the lottery.” I got it. Ironically.
- “Poor people! Poor baby! Poor city! So sad!” another commenter said. declared.
- Another commenter said, “Dirty Delphia residents never disappoint.” Added with comical contempt.
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