Police in West Yorkshire are urgently appealing for information after a car was stolen with a child still inside it in Lofthouse, Leeds.
The alarming incident has prompted investigators to reach out to the public, asking anyone with information about what happened to come forward as soon as possible.
Lofthouse is a village on the southern edge of Leeds, and the theft of a vehicle with a child inside has understandably caused serious concern among local residents and officers alike. Incidents of this nature are treated as a priority by police given the immediate risk to the child’s safety.
West Yorkshire Police have not yet released full details about the circumstances of the theft, including when exactly it took place or the age of the child involved, but they are actively investigating and keen to hear from anyone who may have seen something suspicious in the area.
If you were in the Lofthouse area and witnessed anything unusual, or if you have dashcam or CCTV footage that could help officers piece together what happened, police are asking you to get in touch without delay.
Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police directly through their official website or by calling 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.