Car stolen from Wakefield with two-year-old girl inside

A two-year-old girl was found safe and well after the car she was in was stolen from Wakefield.

Officers received reports of a stolen car at around 8.30pm last night (Wednesday, August 5).

The car was stolen from Long Thorpe Lane, Wakefield, with the child in the car.

Within around 15 minutes of the report the police recovered the car near Woodlesford Lock, Leeds, and the child was returned to their family safely.

Police enquires remain ongoing.

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