See this brief crime item from “The Blotter” column in the Friday, March 26, Examiner newspaper.
Vehicle stolen with baby on board
DC Police were searching Thursday for suspects after a mother’s car was stolen with her baby inside. It happened at about 7:30 am near North Capitol and P Streets NW. The mother ran back inside her home, leaving her infant son inside. When she returned, the car was gone. Police found the car on the 200 block of N Street NW, with the baby inside.
Bates Area Civic Association 
http://dcist.com/2010/03/police_seeking_persons_of_interest.php
DCist has a picture taken from a security camera
I am sure this was a terrifying experience, and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone, but people need to remember where we live. I think I have seen this person leave her child in a running car before (while walking by), and I remember thinking to myself not a good idea. I am always amazed to see the number of people who leave their cars running and empty in our neighborhood…