A missing six-week-old baby was found safe Wednesday in Youngstown, Ohio, after being left inside a car that was later allegedly stolen, according to police.
Cleveland Police received a report Tuesday evening from a woman who alleged that she had been in an argument with and assaulted by Tiashia Dumas, whom she knew. Following the argument and alleged assault, Dumas allegedly drove off with the woman’s car, while her infant son, Cannon Tatum McDoodle, was still inside. The victim told authorities Dumas had taken her 2006 black Chevy Impala.
Missing Child Endangered/Amber Alert: Cannon Tatum McDoodle male age 6 weeks, vehicle: black Chevy Impala with temp tag M388569. Call 911 if seen https://t.co/hy91gVD9qJ
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) August 18, 2021
Police said there was “information” indicating Dumas “may be intoxicated” and was in Youngstown, which is roughly 75 miles from Cleveland. (RELATED: Woman Charged For Allegedly Shooting Mom, Kidnapping 6-Week-Old Twins)
Authorities quickly launched a search and “worked throughout the night,” eventually finding the child in Youngstown. It is unclear whether the child was found in Dumas’ custody.
Amber Alert Update https://t.co/VKwPayZGa4
— Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) August 18, 2021
Police say the child “is in good health” and is currently in the custody of Children and Family Services. No arrests have been made and the incident is under investigation, according to police.