Police: North Carolina man facing charges after stealing vehicle with child inside

Published 11:08 am Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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A North Carolina man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he stole an SUV with a baby inside and led deputies on a chase, authorities said Monday.

Police officers in Asheboro spoke to a woman who told police she left her vehicle parked, unlocked and running while she went inside a store to pick up an order, news outlets reported. While she was inside, police said, the man jumped into the SUV and drove away with the 8-month-old inside.

A cell phone provider helped authorities locate the SUV based on a phone which was left in the SUV, police said. The vehicle left Asheboro city limits, leading the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to join in the search.

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Deputies located the vehicle but the suspect ignored commands to stop. A chase ensued in the Asheboro area, ending four miles from the store.

Authorities charged James Allen Harris, 32, with first-degree kidnapping and larceny of a vehicle. Other charges include felony assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. His status couldn’t be found online Monday night.

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