Watch CBS News

Police: Boy Briefly Kidnapped In Minneapolis Auto Theft

WCCO APP: Click here to download WCCO's new news app.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Minneapolis police say a 6-year-old boy was briefly kidnapped Tuesday night in an auto theft.

It happened near the 2900 block of Aldrich Avenue South in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood just before 9 p.m.

The stolen Chevrolet Cruze was found a few blocks away about 35 minutes later. The child was still inside, and was unharmed.

Police are searching for the thieves.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.