Police in New Jersey say a toddler is safe after a man stole a car with the child inside.
The vehicle was stolen along 21st Avenue in Paterson on Saturday, police said.
Officers quickly tracked down the black Mercedes SUV a few blocks away and safely located the child.
The boy was reunited with his parents shortly thereafter.
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Authorities said the suspect managed to get away. No description was released by officials.
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