Infant abandoned by suspected shoplifters at Philadelphia Walmart: police
PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a trio of shoplifters left behind a 3-month-old girl while fleeing from security guards at a Philadelphia Walmart.
Officers were called to the Walmart on the 4300 block of Byberry Road around 11 p.m. Thursday for reports of a theft in progress, police said.
Store security guards told responding officers that three suspected shoplifters - 2 men and a woman - fled the store and left the infant behind.
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Medics took the child to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital where she was evaluated and deemed to be in good condition, according to police.
Days later, Philadelphia police said they have identified two of the suspects but they have not issued a warrant for their arrests.
Authorities added that it's believed the mother and father have shared custody of the child, and the infant was in her father's care during the incident.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victim's Unit or call 911.